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BT 330Mbps G.Fast Broadband Trial Goes Live In Newcastle
BT connects first users in Gosforth and will test technology over a 9 month period with a view to nationwide rollout
BT Rejects Openreach Independence, Wants Pay-TV Regulation
In its official submission to Ofcom's market review, BT says Openreach separation would jeopardise investment that makes UK a digital leader
HP Aruba Challenges Cisco Dominance With Enterprise Network Vision
Aruba Networks is looking forward to life with HP according to CEO Dominic Orr, who says his 'giant startup' is chasing £13bn market
Ofcom CEO: Mobile Prices Could Rise If O2 And Three Merge
Ofcom CEO Sharon White raises doubts about O2-Three deal and says UK mobile market isn't too competitive
Nokia Details Post-Alcatel-Lucent Takeover Structure
Nokia execs will dominate new leadership team but Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks will not be sold
GSMA Embedded SIM Standard Gains Momentum
More operators sign up for embedded SIM standard that could manage the Internet of Things (IoT) and make it easier to change networks
Vodafone Boosts Mobile Network With CityFibre Backhaul
Vodafone signs deal with CityFibre to improve its mobile Vodafone with York the first location to benefit.
Facebook’s Internet.org To Cover Africa With Satellite Broadband
Facebook and Eutelsat to build satellite broadband system for Sub-Saharan Africa
CMA Wants To Investigate £10.25bn O2-Three Merger
Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) asks the EU for powers to investigate O2-Three merger so it can run parallel with separate BT-EE inquiry
Vodafone Improves Indoor Signal In Rural Pubs
Femtocells will help rural drinkers enjoy 3G with their pint as part of a pilot programme
BT Is About To Make London’s Broadband Faster Than Ever
360,000 homes in the capital will benefit from expansion of BT’s fibre broadband network
Air Passengers Demand Better In-Flight Broadband
Inmarsat survey reveals growing calls for high-speed Internet on planes
Sky Connects First FTTP Customers In York
Sky connects users up to 940Mbps as gigabit broadband continues to rollout across York
Virgin Media Boosts Its Broadband Top Speed To 200Mbps
‘Vivid’ service provides faster connectivity with all Virgin Media customers eligible for an upgrade
O2 Offers Loans For SMBs To Get Latest Smartphones
O2 separates cost of phone from tariff, allowing SMBs to get latest technology and up to 10 devices on a single contract
BT Confirms Plans For 2016 IPv6 Rollout
BT will look to migrate users from IPv4 to IPv6 by the end of the 2016-17 financial year
Operators Unhappy As Ofcom Trebles Cost Of Spectrum Licences
Ofcom makes decision on licence increases for 900MHz and 1800MHz bands, but operators say hikes will harm network investment
TalkTalk Connects First Businesses To 1Gbps FTTP In York
TalkTalk plans to open up ultra broadband to more customers in January once trial is completed
EE And Vodafone Head Ofcom’s Complaints Rankings
No change in Ofcom's dubious awards as EE attracts most landline and broadband anger and Vodafone maintains mobile top spot
BT Fights Back In Openreach Debate
BLOG: BT CEO Gavin Patterson says demands for pro-investment regulation are not a threat, but it hopes broadband promises will sway debate
Openreach Promises Partners It Will Improve Service Levels
Openreach pledges to improve repair and installation records but warns any change in regulation will harm investment
BT Pledges To Extend Fibre Coverage And Offer 10Mbps Broadband To All
BT outlines future plans for broadband, including better coverage for rural areas and faster speeds for others - but it warns it needs regulatory help
Half The World Still Doesn’t Have Internet, UN Report Finds
Developing world is hardest hit, with 90 percent of people in some countries not connected
Inmarsat Satellite In-Flight Wi-Fi Boosted By LTE Ground Network
Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom partner for European Aviation Network, with Lufthansa committing to trials for satellite-LTE in-flight broadband service
Sky, TalkTalk, Vodafone Letter Urges Ofcom To Launch Openreach Inquiry
Telcos and Institute of Directors say current structure is harming UK's development and want Competitions and Markets Authority to intervene
Sky: Make Openreach Independent From BT
The war of words about the future of Openreach continues as BT refutes Sky's latest calls for separation
Hyperoptic Switches On 1Gbps FTTP Network In Glasgow
Hyperoptic flicks the fibre switch as local leaders claim better connectivity will boost city's standing in Europe
Ericsson Multi-Device VoWi-Fi And HP Aruba Deal Boost Indoor Coverage
Operators will be ale to offer VoWi-Fi on devices without a SIM card, while Ericsson and HP will combine on LTE and Wi-Fi packages for businesses
Government ‘To Offer’ Satellite Broadband Vouchers In Rural Areas
Government steps up plans to connect 'final five percent' with satellite broadband voucher scheme, according to reports