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University of Surrey Kick Starts Research on Future 6G Mobile

12th Nov, 2020 (7 Comments)

The University of Surrey has launched the UK’s first 6th Generation Innovation Centre (6GIC), which will act as a “global research hub” to help develop future 6G based mobile broadband tech. Apparently this could take an “entirely new approach” from the tradition of pushing ever-higher data rates over ever-higher spectrum bands.

New UK Wholesale Operator Digital Infrastructure to Rollout FTTP

12th Nov, 2020 (3 Comments)

A new Middlesex-based network operator called Digital Infrastructure (DI) has today cropped up with an ambition to deploy a gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network for “areas currently not served by such networks“, including homes, businesses and others in selected urban and suburban areas.

ISP VISPA Plans to Build Own UK FTTP Broadband Network

12th Nov, 2020 (2 Comments)

Manchester-based UK ISP VISPA has revealed that they’re preparing to rollout their own gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network, which would also be supplemented by the expansion of their existing Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network to serve locations where it is not possible to use a full fibre service.

Kent based UK ISP Trooli Build FTTP Broadband to 50k Premises

12th Nov, 2020 (6 Comments)

Full fibre ISP Trooli (CallFlow), which is currently building their 1Gbps Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) based broadband network across rural parts of Kent, Hampshire and East Sussex in England, has hit a new milestone after their deployment covered 50,000 premises (up from 26,000 in June 2020).

Rural Gigabit UK ISP Gigaclear Bundles Sky TV for First Time

12th Nov, 2020 (2 Comments)

Rural focused full fibre broadband ISP Gigaclear has today, for the first time, entered into a “special partnership” with Sky TV (Comcast) that will enable them to bundle their 300Mbps ultrafast internet access product with the Sky Ultimate TV (inc. Netflix) package for a discounted monthly price (saving £26 a month).

Record Internet Traffic Surge Seen by UK ISPs on Tuesday UPDATE4

11th Nov, 2020 (9 Comments)

A combination of the COVID-19 lockdown in various parts of the UK, plus the release of another Call of Duty Warzone game update, a Microsoft Windows patch and the Xbox Series X console release (inc. related day 1 patches) seems to have pushed internet traffic at some broadband ISPs to a new record.

EE UK Launch First Own Brand 5G WiFi Mobile Broadband Router

11th Nov, 2020 (21 Comments)

Mobile operator EE (BT) has today launched its first “own brand” 5GEE Wi-Fi based mobile broadband router, which they rather boldly claim can offer “customers 5G speeds as fast as fibre in more places than any other operator.” Admittedly, they don’t seem to be comparing this to gigabit speeds on FTTP.

SIMWOOD Prepare Uncontended FTTP and FTTC Connections

11th Nov, 2020 (19 Comments)

Wholesale communications provider SIMWOOD UK, which supplies business and ISPs, appears to have developed a new set of uncontended FTTC and FTTP based products aimed at home workers and smaller businesses. Just don’t call their packages “broadband,” even though they kind of still are.. a bit.

Government Preps Universal Service Obligation for UK Mobile

11th Nov, 2020 (19 Comments)

The UK Government yesterday introduced new powers for the Secretary of State to, among other things, establish a new Universal Service Obligation (USO) for 4G or 5G mobile networks “in the future,” albeit only if that is “deemed necessary.” Questions will now be raised over what such a USO would look like.

Virgin Media UK Launch Next Gen TV 360 Platform and Box UPDATE

10th Nov, 2020 (51 Comments)

Cable broadband ISP Virgin Media UK (Liberty Global) has today officially taken the wraps off their new next generation TV 360 platform and set-top-boxes (STB), which combine 4K and HDR with the ability to access your channels and content either at home or wherever there’s a WiFi or Mobile Data (4G, 5G) connection.

EE and BT Broadband Customers Can Purchase Xbox Series X, S

10th Nov, 2020 (37 Comments)

Customers of BT’s UK broadband or EE’s Pay Monthly mobile packages have today also gained the “chance” (stock allowing) to purchase Microsoft’s latest Xbox Series X or Series S video game console, plus a range of games and accessories, directly from the operator. Just don’t expect any special discounts.

Virgin Media Parent Eyes Future 10Gbps and DOCSIS 4 Upgrade

10th Nov, 2020 (38 Comments)

Liberty Global, the parent of cable broadband ISP Virgin Media UK and various other European operators, has informed shareholders that they’ll be starting work on 10Gbps broadband connectivity “pretty quickly” by using a mix of a future DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades and more Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) technology.

ISP BT Begin Offering Standalone UK Home Broadband Packages

9th Nov, 2020 (20 Comments)

UK ISP BT appears to have quietly introduced a new product page for “broadband only deals,” which remove the requirement to bundle in a home phone (voice) service (probably SOGEA). Previously, you either got a traditional copper line or a Digital Voice (VoIP) solution, but not a standalone option.

Cityfibre Begin £26m FTTP Broadband Rollout in Eastbourne

9th Nov, 2020 (5 Comments)

Fibre optic developer Cityfibre UK has announced that they’ve begun work to rollout a new gigabit capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) based broadband ISP network in the coastal East Sussex town of Eastborne, which is being supported by a private investment of £26 million.

CityFibre Invest £42m to Cover Middlesbrough with 1Gbps FTTP

9th Nov, 2020 (1 Comment)

Cityfibre has today announced that they intend to invest £42 million in order to cover the large North Yorkshire (England) town of Middlesbrough with access to their new 1Gbps capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network, which is being supported by civil engineering firm MAP Group (UK).

Virgin Media UK’s 636Mbps Broadband and TV Upgrade Starts

9th Nov, 2020 (37 Comments)

Cable ISP Virgin Media UK has this morning announced that their new 636Mbps (41Mbps upload) capable “Ultimate Oomph” broadband, phone, mobile and TV bundle is now available. Existing customers, who currently receive an average speed of 516Mbps, will be upgraded to the new speed “at no extra cost.”

Barry Forde – CEO of Pioneering Rural FTTP ISP B4RN to Retire

9th Nov, 2020 (17 Comments)

The founder and CEO of UK rural “full fibre” broadband ISP B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North), Barry Forde MBE, has this morning announced that he intends to retire by the end of this year. The provider’s Board is currently overseeing the ongoing process of appointing a successor.