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4th September, 2026 (6 Comments)
Network access provider Openreach (BT) has notified UK broadband ISPs that they’ve extended the customer pilot phase of their future Ethernet Access Direct (EAD) v2.0 and Cablelink Service Connect (CSC) products, which are used to supply high-capacity business data links (potentially reaching speeds of 100Gbps in the near future).
2nd September, 2026 (3 Comments)
The Scottish Government yesterday set out their work plan for the next five years, which among other things initiated a feasibility study to “identify and evaluate potential options” for deploying a new subsea fibre optic cable between mainland Scotland and the Shetland Islands. The goal being to improve broadband and mobile redundancy, as well as performance.
1st September, 2026 (3 Comments)
A new online survey of 401 full-time UK business connectivity decision-makers, which was conducted by alternative UK broadband network provider LightSpeed Networks (company with a vested interest), claims to have found that 45% of respondents have experienced a fault where “responsibility between suppliers was disputed or unclear“.
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29th August, 2026 (15 Comments)
National network operator Openreach has informed ISPreview that their long planned pilot of a 100Gbps capable Cablelink (Ethernet) solution is now scheduled to start around May 2027. The new product will, among other things, be used by ISPs to support the rollout of their 8.5Gbps speed full fibre (FTTP / XGS-PON) broadband products for UK homes.
27th August, 2026 (11 Comments)
The AllPoints Fibre Network (APFN), which is a wholesale platform that aggregates connectivity from several different UK networks, has today complemented their existing full fibre (FTTP) and Ethernet services by introducing hybrid fibre SoGEA broadband products for their ISP partners – bringing a further 9.3 million premises within reach of their platform.
27th August, 2026 (0 Comments)
One of the biggest problems with using direct optical (laser) links in free space (i.e. out in the open air) between sites is that atmospheric distortion (turbulence) over distance can create interference, which causes the data speeds to slow and stability to weaken. But a solution may have been found by a joint team at Wits University (South Africa) and the University of Bordeaux (France).
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25th August, 2026 (0 Comments)
The member‑owned and not-for-profit London Internet Exchange (LINX), which manages a large chunk of UK and global data traffic through their switches via around 900 members (broadband ISPs, mobile operators etc.), has today extended their existing partnership with Japan Internet Xing Co., Ltd (JPIX) by launching new direct network routes between London and Tokyo.
22nd August, 2026 (0 Comments)
Not‑for‑profit Network operator TfW Ffeibr (TFW Fibre), which is an arm’s-length initiative owned by Transport for Wales (TfW) and thus the Welsh Government, has announced that their railway based full fibre broadband and Ethernet network has been used to link South Wales directly into one of “Europe’s largest data centre campuses” – connecting Cloud Centres and Vantage Data Centres.
20th August, 2026 (0 Comments)
The AllPoints Fibre Network (APFN), which is a wholesale platform that aggregates connectivity from several different UK full fibre networks, has announced that their partners (ISPs and network operators) can now benefit from a cashback incentive – worth up to £1,500 – on certain Ethernet services from Sky Business Wholesale ordered through their aquila platform.
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19th August, 2026 (4 Comments)
Network operator Openreach has this week launched a new enhancement to their Optical Spectrum Extended Access (OSEA) portfolio, which will enable UK data centres and telecoms operators to deploy higher-capacity connectivity between sites with support for multiple wavelengths each carrying up to 1.6Tbps (Terabits per second) of capacity.
15th August, 2026 (0 Comments)
The Government’s Department for Education (DfE) has launched an early market engagement exercise to identify organisations that might be interested in supplying the second phase of their gigabit broadband roll-out programme for Schools, which has been allocated £20m of public funding to reach around a further 800 schools across England.
14th August, 2026 (3 Comments)
The CEO of alternative London-focused UK broadband operator G.Network, David Sangster, has issued a progress update – the first since the ISP was reorganised through administration earlier this year. The business is now said to be “EBITDA and cashflow positive” and plans to launch a 10Gbps speed package for homes next month. Fresh funding has also been secured.
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13th August, 2026 (0 Comments)
London-focused UK ISP Vorboss, which has deployed and operates a 100Gbps speed fibre optic network for businesses in the UK’s capital city, has just connected their new infrastructure to businesses and research organisations located inside the One Triton Square building at Regent’s Place – each floor will be able to access their top speeds.
8th August, 2026 (7 Comments)
A new report has today claimed that Octopus Investments, via infrastructure investor Fern Trading, is on the verged of entering into advanced talks to acquire TalkTalk Group’s wholesale broadband and Ethernet business – PlatformX Communications (PXC). TalkTalk’s consumer business is also now said to be fielding interest from Opus Broadband, in addition to Vodafone and possibly others.
5th August, 2026 (0 Comments)
The Swansea Bay City Region’s Digital Infrastructure Programme, which includes various broadband and other digital infrastructure upgrades as part of the much wider £1.3bn region deal, has today posted an update on both fixed broadband and mobile network coverage across the area covered by their programme.
29th July, 2026 (3 Comments)
The FTTH Council Europe, which has traditionally represented full fibre (FTTP/H/B) broadband network operators and related suppliers across the UK and Europe, has today announced that they’ve rebranded themselves to the ‘Fibre Council Europe’ in order reflect the organisation’s expanded role.
22nd July, 2026 (0 Comments)
Global fibre optic kit manufacturer ACOME, which is based in France, has this morning announced that they intend to integrate off-shoots Idea Optical and LYNDDAHL Telecom under a single company in order to “better support customers” (i.e. broadband network operators, data centres and civil engineering firms) in the United Kingdom.
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