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Virgin Media UK Trial Claims 400Gbps Speeds via a Single Fibre

3rd March, 2021 (47 Comments)

A new trial conducted by broadband ISP Virgin Media UK (Liberty Global) has harnessed a prototype of Infinera XR Optics technology in its existing network, which they claim could potentially deliver multi-gigabit speeds to customers by boosting symmetric transfer rates up to 400Gbps in a single fibre.

Fibre Engineering Firm Lite Access Updates on its Cityfibre Dispute UPDATE

3rd March, 2021 (8 Comments)

Lite Access, which specialises in deploying UK fibre optic (e.g. FTTP) broadband infrastructure, has officially appointed FRP Advisory Trading Limited as administrators and confirmed that they intend to “vigorously defend” themselves against Cityfibre’s position that they were in repudiatory breach of contract(s).

Virgin Media Bring FTTP Broadband to 5200 Homes in Armthorpe

3rd March, 2021 (0 Comments)

ISP Virgin Media UK (Liberty Global) has extended the reach of their gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network to cover 5,200 homes in the large South Yorkshire village of Armthorpe, which has a population of around 15,000 and sits just outside of Doncaster.

The 4th Utility Acquire London FTTP ISP Vision Fibre Media

2nd March, 2021 (3 Comments)

Greater Manchester-based UK ISP The 4th Utility, which tends to focus on deploying 1Gbps capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) based broadband networks to residential properties (mostly new build developments), has acquired London focused provider Vision Fibre Media (VFM) for an undisclosed sum.

CityFibre Begins FTTP Broadband Rollout to Homes in Chester

2nd March, 2021 (8 Comments)

CityFibre UK has today announced that construction has started on their new £23 million project to deploy a gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network across the Cathedral City of Chester in Cheshire (England), which is home to around 80,000 people.

Virgin Media UK Makes New TV 360 Service Available to All

2nd March, 2021 (38 Comments)

As expected, cable broadband ISP Virgin Media UK has today made their new Virgin TV 360 service (platform) available to all existing customers – irrespective of their TV package – via a quick over the air firmware update on existing v6 boxes (Horizon software), which saves a box swap, but there’s still a one off payment of £24.95.

Vodafone UK Donates 10,000 Mobile Broadband Dongles to Kids

2nd March, 2021 (1 Comment)

Mobile operator Vodafone UK has announced that they will donate 10,000 “dongle devices” (i.e. mobile broadband modems) to help thousands more children and young people connect to remote learning and online catch up lessons during the COVID-19 crisis. As usual this is focused on those kids who may lack the necessary kit at home.

Gov May Scrap BBC TV Licence Once Fast UK Broadband is Universal

2nd March, 2021 (97 Comments)

The UK Government’s Minister of State for Media and Data (DCMS), John Whittingdale MP, has indicated that the BBC’s TV licence fee could be scrapped once everybody in the country finally has access to faster broadband connectivity. The idea may be considered for when the corporation’s royal charter expires in 2027.

Tesco Mobile Seeks BAN on Broadband and Mobile Price Hikes

2nd March, 2021 (4 Comments)

The UK mobile division of Supermarket giant Tesco and charity Money Advice Plus have today jointly called for a “ban on price hikes” by broadband ISPs and mobile operators, although in the context they appear to be focusing on “misleading” mid-contract price rises rather than all price hikes.

Rural ISP Wessex Internet Cuts UK Full Fibre Broadband Prices

1st March, 2021 (0 Comments)

Alternative network (altnet) provider Wessex Internet, which has built Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) based broadband services across rural parts of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire and Wiltshire, is set to launch a new range of faster services and cheaper pricing on 1st April 2021 following a major package refresh.

BT TV Add Eurosport to VIP and Big Sport Plans at No Extra Cost

1st March, 2021 (7 Comments)

Some customers of BT’s broadband powered UK Pay TV service may be pleased to learn that, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the provider has today added the ‘Eurosport 1‘ and ‘Eurosport 2‘ channels to their Big Sport and VIP packages, with no increase in monthly costs.

Ultrafast Broadband ISP Glide Appoint New CTO and COO Chiefs

1st March, 2021 (0 Comments)

Business and residential UK ISP Glide Group (formerly CableCom) has today announced the appointment of Sean Lowry to be their new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), while Phil Duggan has also been named as their new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

BT Group Chairman Jan du Plessis Reveals Intention to Retire

1st March, 2021 (5 Comments)

The Chairman of BT Group since November 2017, Jan du Plessis (aged 67), has today formally announced his intention to retire from the UK role – thought to be worth £700,000-a-year – just as soon as a successor can be appointed. The company’s Board has now begun the process of hunting for his replacement.

ISP TalkTalk to Hike Some UK Broadband and Phone Prices UPDATE

1st March, 2021 (28 Comments)

UK ISP TalkTalk appears to have kicked off the week by revealing that some of their home broadband and phone packages will see price rises from April 2021. After that – from April next year – the monthly charges will be hiked by the rate of inflation plus 3.7% – mirroring similar moves by BT and some other operators.

Full Fibre UK ISP Hyperoptic Launch Social Broadband Tariffs

1st March, 2021 (6 Comments)

UK ISP Hyperoptic, which typically builds 1Gbps capable “full fibre” (FTTP/B) broadband networks to large residential (MDU) buildings, office blocks and some houses, has become the latest provider to launch a social style broadband tariff – called the ‘Fair Fibre Plan‘ – for people on specific means-tested benefits.

Q4 2020 Progress Update on Wales BT FTTP Broadband Rollout

1st March, 2021 (7 Comments)

The Welsh Government has issued a Q4 2020 progress update on their £52.5m Phase 2 Superfast Cymru contract with BT (Openreach), which is deploying a 1Gbps Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network to cover 39,000 extra premises in rural Wales. The data to December 2020 shows 15,649 premises have now been completed.

New UK Infrastructure Bank May Boost Gigabit Broadband and 5G

28th February, 2021 (7 Comments)

The HM Treasury has announced that its plan to setup a new UK Infrastructure Bank, which was first proposed in last year’s Spending Review, will be supported by an initial £12bn in capital investment and £10bn in loan guarantees. In theory this could help to unlock more private investment, such as to boost the gigabit broadband rollout.