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ISP News Archives for June 2022

Toob’s 900Mb Broadband Package for UK Businesses Goes Live

23rd Jun 2022 (10 Comments)

Alternative UK network ISP toob, which is building a new gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network across parts of Hampshire and Surrey in England (e.g. Southampton), has today announced that their 900Mbps plan for small and medium-sized businesses has exited its trial phase.

ISP Connect Fibre Launch Strong Wi-Fi Guarantee and LinkSys Router

23rd Jun 2022 (0 Comments)

Network builder and UK ISP Connect Fibre (Fibre Assets Ltd.), which aims to build a new gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband service to cover 100,000 premises across the East of England, has partnered up with Linksys and Axiros to offer a new Wi-Fi 6 capable router and the “UK’s best home Wi-Fi guarantee“.

Vodafone Gift All UK Customers 24 Hours of Free Unlimited Data

23rd Jun 2022 (15 Comments)

Mobile operator Vodafone UK has announced that all of their consumer customers (including those on Pay As You Go, Pay Monthly and even VOXI plans) will be able to benefit from 24 hours of free unlimited data on Sunday 26th June 2022, which is intended to mark the UK’s first ever “Celebration Day” event.

Voneus Name 9 Rural Buckinghamshire UK Villages for Full Fibre

22nd Jun 2022 (3 Comments)

UK ISP Voneus, which is supported by investment from Macquarie Capital and harbours a “near term” plan to cover 100,000 homes in rural areas (here) with their Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network, has today revealed 8 new villages in rural Buckinghamshire (England) that will soon benefit from their rollout.

Mobile Operator EE Suffers Sporadic UK Network Outage UPDATE

22nd Jun 2022 (22 Comments)

Mobile operator EE (BT) has this afternoon been hit by a sporadic network outage, which started at around 1pm and primarily seems to be affecting mobile broadband connectivity via 4G and 5G services (3G still works.. sometimes), across different parts of the United Kingdom.

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Gov Pressures UK ISPs and Mobile Operators on Cost of Living

22nd Jun 2022 (54 Comments)

The UK government, which wants to be seen as at least trying to do something about the cost of living crisis, has reportedly summoned bosses from most of the major mobile and broadband providers to Downing Street next week. Seemingly in the hope of finding more ways to help those who may be struggling to pay their bills.

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Court Ruling Brings Clarity to UK Telecoms Disputes Over Rents and Wayleaves

22nd Jun 2022 (0 Comments)

The UK Supreme Court has today handed down three judgements related to the contentious issue of land ownership and rent reductions on mobile masts, such as those that may occur when mobile and fixed wireless broadband operators (EE, Three UK, O2 and Vodafone etc.) attempt to upgrade an existing site.

Netomnia Adds Tewkesbury to UK FTTP Broadband Rollout

22nd Jun 2022 (3 Comments)

Network builder Netomnia, which is being supported by broadband ISP partner YouFibre, has today added 11,000 premises in the Gloucestershire town of Tewkesbury to the rollout plan for their gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP / XGS-PON) network. Meanwhile, YouFibre has just gone live in Barry, South Wales.

Broadband ISP Onestream Set to Treble Size of UK Workforce

21st Jun 2022 (1 Comment)

Hampshire-based home and business broadband ISP Onestream has announced that it plans to create up to 80 new jobs over the next year, which comes after its recent move into larger (6,000 sq ft) premises in Whiteley (Solent Way) – double the size of their previous base at Parkway (Solent Business Park).

Giffgaff UK Slash Mobile Data Allowance on Free EU Roaming UPDATE

21st Jun 2022 (42 Comments)

Mobile operator giffgaff has today followed Tesco Mobile’s recent, if controversial, decision (here) to end free EU roaming for UK customers by announcing a huge 75% reduction in inclusive data roaming (mobile broadband) from 20 GigaBytes (GB) to just 5GB, as well as rates of 10p per MegaByte (MB) beyond that.

Ofcom – More UK Spectrum for Satellite Broadband as Starlink Expand

21st Jun 2022 (0 Comments)

Ofcom has today proposed to make more spectrum available for satellite operators via the 14.25 – 14.5GHz “Ku band“, which they say would effectively “double the capacity available” and support “better broadband for more rural homes“, as well as connecting planes and ships. Separately, Starlink plan to add more UK earth stations.

Utility Warehouse Sees 323,623 Take their UK Broadband Services

21st Jun 2022 (6 Comments)

Communications and energy provider Telecom Plus, which trade as UW (Utility Warehouse), has published their annual report and revealed that they ended the year with a UK customer base of 728,680 (up from 657,411 last year), with 323,623 taking their broadband services (down from 324,499) and 324,773 taking mobile (up from 302,654).

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New Survey Warns Neighbours WiFi Could Slow Your Network

21st Jun 2022 (18 Comments)

A new Censuswide survey of 2,001 UK people (aged 16+) that have broadband, which was commissioned by UK ISP Zen Internet, has found 99% of respondents were unaware of all the factors that could be slowing down their WiFi and 76% didn’t know their neighbour’s broadband router may be hindering their own connection.

UK5G Survey Finds UK Businesses are Prepared for 5G Mobile

21st Jun 2022 (5 Comments)

A new survey of UK businesses, which was commissioned by UK5G – the national innovation network dedicated to accelerating the adoption of 5G in the UK, has claimed that the vast majority of UK businesses (70%) are already using or planning to deploy 5G services and networks. But cost is still a key barrier to adoption.

Tesco Mobile UK Does U-turn to Reintroduce EU Roaming Fees

21st Jun 2022 (40 Comments)

Customers of mobile operator Tesco Mobile have been left shocked and disappointed after the operator quietly updated their Terms & Conditions on 16th June 2022, which means that new or upgrading subscribers will no longer be able to benefit from free EU roaming – effective from 1st January 2023.

Jurassic Fibre Raise FTTP Broadband Target to 500K UK Premises UPDATE

20th Jun 2022 (12 Comments)

Exeter-based broadband ISP Jurassic Fibre has today announced that they’ve raised the coverage target for their Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network rollout in South West England, which will now aim to cover 500,000 premises across the region (including 30 towns and villages) by the end of 2026 2025.

£25 Missed Appointment Fee Angers Virgin Media UK Customers UPDATE

20th Jun 2022 (26 Comments)

Customers of fixed broadband ISP Virgin Media UK (VMO2) reacted angrily over the weekend after several newspaper reports (e.g. Mirror) criticised the provider for its so-called “doorbell tax“, which hits you with a £25 one-off charge if their engineers show up for a scheduled appointment and nobody answers the door.