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ISP News Archives for December 10, 2018

Welsh Government Issue Statement on Broadband Roll-out Progress

10th Dec 2018 (0 Comments)

The Leader of the House and Chief Whip of the Welsh Government, Julie James AM, has this afternoon issued a statement on the progress of their state aid supported Superfast Cymru project with Openreach (BT). Sadly there’s still no word on when the contract for LOT 2 of their Phase 2 roll-out will be awarded.

ISPA UK Starts Hunting for the 2019 Best Broadband ISPs

10th Dec 2018 (0 Comments)

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has this afternoon launched the hunt for next year’s best ISPs, which includes several familiar categories (e.g. Best Superfast ISP, Best Business ISP) and some new ones (e.g. Best Infrastructure Provider). Plus the “Internet Villain Award” has finally returned.

Vodafone Improves UK 4G and 5G Mobile Coverage via Manholes

10th Dec 2018 (12 Comments)

Most of the time when a mobile operator wants to improve their network coverage then they install new base stations or small cells in high locations, such as on top of a building, mast or street light. Now Vodafone has decided to go in the opposite direction by installing small antennas “below street level.”

Virgin Media UK Contractors in Wrexham Accused of Harassment

10th Dec 2018 (7 Comments)

Cable broadband ISP Virgin Media has apologised after the councillor for Queensway in Wrexham (North Wales), Carrie Harper, accused their contractors of harassing six woman in Caia Park by using “sexually inappropriate behaviour” and swearing.

15 UK Municipalities Win EU Funding to Install FREE WiFi Networks

10th Dec 2018 (1 Comment)

The European Commission has announced the winners from their latest round of applications for the €120m WiFi4EU initiative, which includes 15 municipalities in the United Kingdom that will now receive vouchers worth up to €15K (£13.5K) to help them install FREE WiFi wireless broadband hotspots by 2020.

BT Appoints Jane Wood as New UK Nations and Ireland Director

10th Dec 2018 (0 Comments)

The BT Group has today appointed a new UK Nations and Ireland Director in the shape of Jane Wood. She will become responsible for leading the telecoms giant’s relationships with politicians, public bodies and key opinion formers across the devolved nations.

O2 UK Outage Triggers Mobile Roaming and Compensation Debate

10th Dec 2018 (11 Comments)

One positive outcome of last week’s O2 network outage (here) is that it has triggered a debate about whether mobile operators should introduce Automatic Compensation, like broadband ISPs will soon receive. On top of that others have called for more roaming flexibility, so users can use rival networks during downtime.

ISP Direct Save Telecom Slash UK Broadband and Fibre Prices

10th Dec 2018 (3 Comments)

Budget UK ISP Direct Save Telecom (DST) will later today revise their standard broadband and superfast “fibre” (FTTC) packages (when bundled with phone line rental), not least by significantly cutting their monthly rental charges for new customers. On top of that their 18 month contracts will switch to 12 months.

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