News Archive April 2011
Malvern councillor pleased at fibre optic broadband decision
A Malvern council chief has hailed BT's decision to bring fibre optic broadband to the Worcestershire town by the end of 2012 at the latest. Simon Smith, economic redevelopment officer at Malvern Hills District Council, said...
Read moreFasthosts launches up to 40Mbps fibre optic business broadband
Business internet service provider (ISP) Fasthosts has announced the launch of a new fibre optic broadband product. The package offers download speeds of up to 40Mbps - more than seven times faster than the UK average - along...
Read moreBT announces new fibre-to-the-home rollout
BT Openreach has announced plans to bring fibre to the home (FTTH) to more properties across the UK. The company revealed it will upgrade 156 exchanges over the coming months as part of its latest programme of fibre optic...
Read moreNorthern Ireland tipped to become a leader in fibre broadband
BT's plans for the development of Northern Ireland's fibre optic broadband infrastructure have been tipped to put the country ahead of many of its European counterparts. Frank McManus, the company's head of wholesale...
Read moreTalkTalk plans to launch fibre broadband in May
TalkTalk has announced its first ever fibre optic broadband product will be available from next month. The internet service provider (ISP) revealed it will launch the technology in May 2011, having confirmed plans to move into...
Read moreNorfolk and Suffolk MPs unite to demand fibre broadband
Fibre optic broadband is vital to stimulate the economy and create new jobs in Norfolk and Suffolk, local MPs have insisted. Keith Simpson, who represents the Broadland constituency, told the Eastern Daily Press the technology is...
Read moreFibre optic broadband goes live in 3 Derbyshire communities
Three Derbyshire communities have become some of the first parts of the UK to receive access to fibre optic cable broadband. More than 36,000 homes and businesses in Dronfield, Mickleover and Swadlincote can now connect to...
Read morePowernet launches business fibre optic broadband service
Powernet, which claims to be the oldest business broadband provider in the UK, has announced the launch of its fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) product. The fibre optic broadband service offers download speeds of up to 40Mbps, coupled...
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