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Fibre 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...
Read moreBT hails efforts of Bristol fibre broadband engineering team
Bristol-based engineers are playing a key role in deploying fibre optic broadband throughout the UK, BT has announced. A 140-strong team based at the Marsh Street central telephone exchange complex has been tasked with...
Read moreTim Farron MP says Cumbria needs fibre broadband
Cumbrian businesses need access to high-speed fibre broadband in order to survive in a competitive marketplace, a local MP has warned. Tim Farron, a longstanding campaigner for bringing fast internet access to Cumbria, was...
Read moreOpenreach chief issues community fibre broadband warning
BT Openreach chief executive Liv Garfield has argued against community fibre optic broadband projects being awarded public money. Some critics have argued community schemes should be considered for funding, rather than handing...
Read moreFibre broadband provider KC signs open internet code
Fibre optic broadband provider KC has pledged to continue offering access to all legal online services and make any restrictions clear to subscribers. The east Yorkshire-based company is one of nine providers to sign up to the...
Read moreWarrington fibre broadband campaign backed by MP
Warrington South MP David Mowat has given his support to a campaign that aims to boost fibre optic broadband access in the north-west town. Launched by the Warrington Guardian, the scheme is designed to ensure every part of the...
Read moreBT announces 10,000th Cornish fibre broadband customer
Cornish electronics manufacturer Arcol UK is receiving speeds of around 92Mbps after signing up to fibre optic broadband with BT. The company, which is based at the Threemilestone Industrial Estate in Truro, has become the...
Read moreNorth Yorks says two bidders important for fibre broadband projects
John Moore of North Yorkshire's publicly funded fibre broadband project has spoken of the importance of having two bidders competing for its broadband contract. Mr Moore, the county's director for finance and central...
Read moreBT rolls out fibre broadband to Edinburgh Waverley
Fibre optic broadband has gone live at Edinburgh's Waverley exchange, BT has announced. The first homes and businesses in the exchange area can now sign up for super-fast broadband, with coverage set to be extended to more...
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