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ISP News Archives for June 2024

Top Fastest UK Mobile and Home Broadband ISPs for H1 2024

24th Jun 2024 (12 Comments)

Today we’re taking our usual biannual look back to see how the average UK broadband download and upload speeds have changed across the fastest nationally available fixed line ISPs, mobile operators and Starlink (satellite) since the end of 2023. Overall, broadband speeds have continued to improve, albeit not without some surprises.

Clearing Up Confusion Over Vodafone UK’s New Roaming Charge

21st Jun 2024 (11 Comments)

Some of Vodafone’s UK customers have questioned the mobile network operator’s claim that their inclusive roaming feature comes at “no extra cost”, particularly after a stealthy 22p call fee was introduced. But you’d have to dig deeper into their website to find it and the charge doesn’t apply to everybody.

ASDA Mobile UK Offers Half Price Pay As You Go SIMs

21st Jun 2024 (0 Comments)

The mobile operator division of supermarket chain ASDA, which is powered by a virtual operator (MVNO) agreement with Vodafone, has just introduced a new promotion that cuts the price of their 10GB and 25GB Pay As You Go (PAYG) mobile plans in half for the first 6 months of service. But only if you set it to auto-renew.

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Starlink Broadband Launch New Mini Dish and Mini Roam Service

21st Jun 2024 (4 Comments)

Early adopters of SpaceX’s ultrafast and low-latency Starlink broadband service, which is powered by a mega constellation of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), are starting to be invited to help test out the internet provider’s new WiFi integrate Mini Dish (terminal) hardware and Mini Roaming service add-on. But the kit doesn’t come cheap.

Competition Watchdog Probes Juniper Networks and HPE Deal

20th Jun 2024 (2 Comments)

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a Phase 1 investigation into the recently announced deal by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to acquire Juniper Networks for an all-cash transaction for $40.00 per share (here), which represented an equity value of approximately $14 billion (£11bn).

Broadband ISP Aquiss Launch New UK Summer Discounts

20th Jun 2024 (0 Comments)

Shropshire-based UK ISP Aquiss has this morning announced a number of “summer specials” (discounts) on their various Openreach (FTTC / SOGEA) and CityFibre (FTTP) based broadband packages, which are due to run until July 14th 2024.

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Nexfibre Building FTTP Broadband to 13,000 Canterbury UK Premises

20th Jun 2024 (7 Comments)

Network operator nexfibre, which shares some of their parentage with broadband ISP partner Virgin Media (O2), has today announced that they expect to cover 13,000 premises across the Kent (England) city of Canterbury via their new wholesale accessible 2Gbps speed Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network.

Altnet Pulse Fibre Target 250K UK Premises for Full Fibre and Joins Fibre Cafe

20th Jun 2024 (1 Comment)

A relatively new alternative broadband network and ISP called Pulse Fibre, which is focused upon tackling UK new build homes, has revealed that they’re aiming to complete over 250,000 unique “full fibre” (FTTP) connections into new build dwellings. As part of this, they’ve just joined the Fibre Cafe connectivity aggregation platform.

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iD Mobile UK Offer Unlimited FREE Roaming Data for Euro 2024 and Olympics

20th Jun 2024 (2 Comments)

Low-cost UK mobile operator iD Mobile (Currys), which harnesses Three UK’s national 4G and 5G network via a virtual operator (MVNO) agreement, has announced that they’re offering sports fans heading to the Euros in Germany, and the Olympics in Paris, unlimited free roaming data (mobile broadband) for the duration of the events this summer.

Three UK Expand Inclusive Global Mobile Roaming to 92 Countries UPDATE

20th Jun 2024 (25 Comments)

Mobile operator Three UK has revealed that they’re preparing to launch a new “Go Roam Around the World Extra” service, which will enable customers to access their UK allowances (Fair Usage Policy applicable) in “92 new destinations” and all for an additional daily roaming charge of £7.

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Sky Broadband UK and NOW Switch from 18 to 24 Month Contracts UPDATE

20th Jun 2024 (23 Comments)

New customers of UK ISP Sky Broadband, including NOW Broadband (NOW TV), should be aware that the provider(s) will today be changing from 18-month terms and adopting longer 24-month minimum contract terms across all of their broadband, TV and triple play packages.

LightSpeed Broadband Expand UK FTTP Cover and Launch 2Gbps UPDATE

19th Jun 2024 (22 Comments)

Alternative network operator and ISP LightSpeed Broadband, which was last year acquired by Kompass Kapital (here) after suffering job cuts and a build slowdown in the East of England (here), has today relaunched itself with a new 2Gbps full fibre package, branding, home security solution and network expansion plans.

Zen Internet UK Launch 1.2Gbps and 1.8Gbps Broadband at Wholesale

19th Jun 2024 (13 Comments)

UK ISP Zen Internet today says they’ve become the first broadband wholesaler to offer the latest 1.2Gbps and 1.8Gbps download speed capable packages (uploads of 120Mbps) over Openreach’s Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network. But the announcement doesn’t say precisely when Zen’s own retail customers will be able to order it.

SNP 2024 Manifesto Preps Statutory Broadband and Mobile Social Tariffs

19th Jun 2024 (4 Comments)

The Scottish National Party (Pàrtaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba) has today published details of their 2024 Manifesto for the 4th July UK General Election, which sets out plans for a seemingly cheaper “statutory” social tariff for broadband and mobile services.

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Rydal Group Acquires UK Telecoms Provider My Communications Ltd

19th Jun 2024 (0 Comments)

The Rydal Group, which is a UK telecommunications and managed IT provider, has announced that they’ve moved to boost their presence in the market by acquiring Cambridge-based provider My Communications Ltd for an undisclosed sum, which offers an array of business-focused broadband and phone services.

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Ofcom to Revoke All Licences for Unpaired 2100MHz UK Mobile Band by 2029

19th Jun 2024 (0 Comments)

Ofcom has just confirmed that they will revoke the current mobile operator licences – held by EE (BT), Three UK and O2 (Virgin Media) – for the unpaired part of the 2100MHz band (1899.9 – 1920MHz) by 3rd April 2029, which was originally auctioned off in April 2000 to support the rollout of 3G mobile (mobile broadband) networks.

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Three UK Sees up to 70% Boost in Mobile Network Energy Efficiency

19th Jun 2024 (23 Comments)

Mobile operator Three UK has announced that they’ve been able to work with strategic supplier Ericsson to improve the energy efficiency of their national 4G and 5G (mobile broadband) network by up to 70% “at selected sites“. This is largely thanks to the deployment of next-generation AI-powered hardware and software solutions.