Fibre to the premise deployment reaches 11.5 homes, as Openreach announces another 19 locations that includes 200,000 homes and businesses
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BT Halts Sale Of New Copper Lines On Openreach Network
As UK full fibre rollout continues, BT announces halt to sales of new copper telephones lines, after more than a century
EE, Vodafone, O2 Users Suffer Calling Routing Issue
Some customers on EE and Vodafone and even O2 continue to report issues, making and receiving calls between these networks
Openreach Saves £10m, Extends FTTP Rollout Via ‘Subtended Headends’
Use of Subtended Headends helps Openreach extend its fibre to the premise (FTTP) rollout in more difficult and remote locations
BT Appoints Allison Kirkby As Carrier’s First Female CEO
Allison Kirkby has been named to succeed chief executive Philip Jansen, when he steps down at the end of January 2024
Virgin Media O2 To Axe 2,000 UK Jobs
Price of 2001 merger? Virgin Media O2 is to axe 12 percent of its workforce, as it seeks to “simplify” its operating model
Mobile Roaming Charging Sees Ofcom Propose New Rules
After most UK mobile operators reinstated roaming charges for users in Europe, regulator proposes mandatory alerts
BT Chief Executive Philip Jansen To Step Down
BT Group chief executive Philip Jansen confirms he will step down within the next 12 months, as search begins for replacement
Apple Loses London Appeal Over Optis 4G Patent
Apple appeal dismissed in London Appeals courtroom, in its legal battle with Texas-based Optis Cellular Technology
Chinese Chip Material Export Retaliation ‘Just A Start’
Trade war escalation. Chinese trade policy advisor warns Beijing's export restrictions on gallium and germanium are “just a start”
BT Investigated By Ofcom Over 999 Failure
UK regulator investigates BT over technical fault that resulted in UK-wide disruption to 999 calls on 25 June
Enterprises Planning Expansion Worry Over Connectivity, Expereo Finds
Despite macroeconomic, geopolitical worries, Expereo reveals most businesses have a positive outlook and will increase tech investments
European Countries Right To Ban Huawei, ZTE – EU Official
EU industry chief Thierry Breton says decision by some EU countries to ban Huawei and ZTE is justified and in line with guidelines
Vodafone, Three Merger: Industry Reaction
Merger to create the largest mobile operator in the UK draws reaction from industry experts and commentators
Vodafone, Three Merger To Create UK’s Biggest Mobile Operator
Vodafone UK will own 51 percent of combined entity with Three UK, as challenge to EE and Virgin Media O2 heats up
EU Mulls Mandatory 5G Ban For Firms Like Huawei – Report
European Union is reportedly considering a mandatory ban on member states using high risk companies for 5G networks
EU Approves €8 Billion in State Subsidies for Tech Research
European Commission approves 8.1 billion euros ($8.7 billion) of state aid for microelectronics and communication tech projects
UK To Order Removal Of Chinese CCTV Kit From Sensitive Locations
Government to tighten procurement regime to protect national security, and pledges timeline for removal of Chinese surveillance equipment
Ericsson Whistleblower Awarded $279m By SEC
Nice little earner. Record $279 million award from the US SEC to unnamed Ericsson whistleblower, over bribery case
EU Approves Viasat Inmarsat Merger
European blessing. Last remaining regulatory hurdle cleared, allowing proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat
Microsoft, Five Eyes Warn Of Chinese Spying On US Critical Infrastructure
State-sponsored Chinese hacking group known as 'Volt Typhoon' has been spying on critical infrastructure in the US
Ofcom Allows BT Openreach To Lower Fibre Wholesale Prices
Bad news for altnets? Openreach's new pricing offer for full-fibre broadband, known as Equinox 2, receives Ofcom green light
BT To Cut 55,000 Jobs By 2030
Sign of things to come? BT is cull 55,000 jobs by 2030, and says that a fifth of the roles will be replaced by AI
UK’s CMA Approves Viasat Inmarsat Merger
UK watchdog greenlights proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat, finding there is sufficient competition in the market
Vodafone Appoints Finance Boss Margherita Della Valle As Group CEO
UK-based mobile giant Vodafone confirms interim CEO, Margherita Della Valle, is now permanent CEO of the group
Government Sets Aside £150 Million For Full 5G Connectivity By 2030
Government investment to expand 5G coverage in UK, as Digital Poverty Alliance says connectivity is a necessity for everyone
Vodafone Fixes Broadband Outage That Affected Thousands
Vodafone fixes home broadband outage that took out service for 11,000 users across the country for most of the day on Monday
Ofcom Crackdown After ISPs Miss Broadband Switching Deadline
Uswitch says £1.85 billion has been lost in broadband savings, amid industry failure to implement easy broadband switching rules
Virgin Media Suffers Broadband Outage, Again
Second outage for Virgin Media broadband users on Tuesday, leaves company executives red faced and customers angry
Virgin Media Broadband Outage Affects Thousands
Thousands of users across the UK report problems with Virgin Media home broadband as overnight outage lasts for hours