News Archive August 2012
Gamma provides fibre broadband to The Sharp Project
A new fibre optic broadband service is now available at The Sharp Project creative and digital production hub in Manchester. Gamma, a communications business, has introduced high-speed internet and telephone connectivity at the...
Read moreGartner says fibre broadband demand higher in US
Demand for fibre optic broadband is greater among US consumers than from customers in western Europe, according to a Gartner analyst. Ian Keene told Computing that customers in North America are prepared to pay a premium for...
Read moreStowmarket benefits from super-fast BT fibre broadband services
BT has introduced super-fast fibre broadband services to more than 8,500 homes and business premises across Stowmarket. The internet service provider has completed network upgrades that allow residents of the area to take...
Read moreSomerset broadband is held back, councillor claims
Adrian Dobinson, Mendip district councillor, has criticised the progress being made on Somerset's fibre broadband roll-out, claiming that disputes between BT and Fujitsu are holding back the £16.5 million...
Read moreFibre broadband 'crucial for north of England'
Stockton-based Odyssey Systems has called on the government to fund further fibre broadband rollouts across the north of England, pointing to two previous projects as indications of the positive effect this can have on business...
Read moreBusinesses urge Lingfield to secure fibre broadband
Lingfield residents and businesses have encouraged local politicians to work towards securing superfast broadband for the Sussex town, following the news that it will be left out of BT Infinity's plans to launch high-speed...
Read moreYorkshire broadband project could cost taxpayers
The Digital Region scheme set up to provide fibre broadband and superfast speeds to nearly all homes and businesses in South Yorkshire could end up costing taxpayers in the region some £50 million. This follows its managers...
Read moreWelsh fibre broadband scheme welcomed by MP David Davies
MP for Monmouth David Davies has voiced his support for the Next Generation Broadband project for Wales. Writing in the South Wales Argus, the Conservative politician hailed the £425 million deal between BT and the Welsh...
Read moreFibre broadband helps to boost average UK connection speeds
The growing availability of fibre broadband services has helped to bring the average UK connection speed to 9Mbps, according to a new report from Ofcom. Research carried out by the telecoms regulator in May 2012 shows that...
Read moreNew 76Mbps Plusnet Extra Fibre product launched
Fibre broadband service provider Plusnet has announced the introduction of a new superfast internet package that offers download speeds of up to 76Mbps. The new Plusnet Extra Fibre deal replaces the company's previous 38Mbps...
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