Next Generation News
Fibrestream boss calls for use of broadband vouchers
Fibre optic broadband provider Fibrestream has again called for the government to utilise a voucher system to encourage the rollout of next-generation networks. Guy Jarvis, boss of the company, said "Big Society broadband...
Read moreBT fibre broadband praised by Cornwall business
One of the first businesses in Cornwall to be connected to BT's fibre optic broadband service has spoken out about the benefits of the technology. Karen Patterson, director of Orbiss - a provider of telecoms and entertainment...
Read moreVirgin Media 100Mbps fibre broadband set to launch in Swansea
Virgin Media has unveiled plans to bring its 100Mbps fibre optic broadband service to Swansea. When the improvement work takes place, Swansea will be the first town in west Wales to be hooked up to the cable company's up to...
Read moreBT experiencing delays with UK FTTH rollout
BT has revealed that its planned rollout of fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services in the UK is being affected by unexpected delays. Trials involving around 1,000 premises in Britain have shown that duct blockages can cause...
Read moreSurrey schools to receive fibre broadband
Up to 400 schools in Surrey could be set to receive fibre broadband services over the coming months as part of a new initiative. A deal has been struck between Surrey County Council and Research Machines for the delivery of...
Read moreGovt targets increased fibre broadband coverage
Fibre optic broadband could be deployed to more properties over the coming years as the government outlined new targets for next-generation access. Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt revealed the Conservative-Liberal Democrat...
Read moreBT plans to double FTTC fibre broadband speeds
BT has outlined plans to significantly increase the speed of its standard fibre optic broadband product in 2012. The telecoms giant's fibre-to-the-cabinet service currently offers maximum download capabilities of 40Mbps, but...
Read moreNextGenUs bringing fibre broadband to 10,000 rural properties
Fibrestream parent company NextGenUs has announced plans to bring fibre optic broadband to as many as 10,000 rural homes and businesses across the UK. The community broadband specialist has launched a competition, entitled Beyond...
Read moreBT praised for fibre broadband recruitment strategy
BT's plans to call on former members of the armed forces to assist with its fibre optic broadband rollout programme have been welcomed by a recruitment charity. The telecoms giant has announced it will enlist around 200...
Read moreCityFibre to prioritise Bournemouth fibre broadband network
The new owner of fibre optic broadband network specialist Fibrecity Holdings has revealed the company will complete work in Bournemouth before extending its services to other parts of the UK. Greg Mesch, chief executive of the...
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