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Fujitsu pulls out of Welsh fibre broadband funding process
Fujitsu has withdrawn from the government's tender process to roll out fibre optic broadband across Wales. Telecoms firms have the chance to bid for a share of £530 million of state funding to subsidise broadband...
Read morePlusnet backs prediction of fibre broadband growth
Plusnet has backed a recent report that claimed fibre optic broadband is set to enjoy a significant increase in demand throughout 2012. Published by Point Topic on behalf of the Broadband Forum, the study showed more than eight...
Read moreBT says fibre broadband benefits already felt in Cornwall
Fibre optic broadband is already providing economic benefits to residents and businesses in Cornwall, according to BT's managing director for next-generation broadband Bill Murphy. Speaking as part of a fact-finding trip to...
Read moreState fibre optic broadband funding could be withdrawn
Up to £530 million of state fibre optic broadband funding could be scrapped if councils drag their feet over the plans for the technology, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned. According to the Guardian, Mr Hunt told a...
Read morePlusnet recommends fibre broadband for streaming
Fibre optic broadband is the best choice for consumers looking to take advantage of video streaming services such as Netflix, Plusnet has said. According to the internet service provider (ISP), a 40Mbps fibre broadband connection...
Read moreNYnet fibre broadband network powers RAF Leeming Wi-Fi
The NYnet fibre optic broadband network is being used to extend faster wireless internet connectivity to hundreds of residents at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire. Internet service provider ilovebroadband is using the super-fast...
Read moreNomura says desire for speed will drive fibre broadband uptake
The adoption of fibre optic broadband is set to increase as consumers continue to demand faster download and upload speeds, according to the Nomura Group. An analyst note from the Japanese financial services and consulting...
Read morePoint Topic predicts major hybrid fibre broadband growth
Point Topic has predicted "hybrid" fibre optic broadband technologies will see significant subscriber growth in the coming years. According to figures prepared by the telecoms analyst for the Broadband Forum, the number...
Read moreFluidata rolling out FTTH broadband to 50,000 properties
Fluidata has unveiled plans to roll out fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband to 50,000 commercial and residential premises across the UK. In partnership with Independent Fibre Networks Limited, the business broadband provider will...
Read moreLiverpool Innovation Park chief states fibre broadband benefits
Fibre optic broadband is helping to encourage companies to establish operations at Liverpool Innovation Park (LIP), according to the site's innovation manager Dr Mark Tock. The FibreNet project is aiming to deliver speeds of...
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