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Entanet warns of problems facing govt fibre broadband plans
Geo's withdrawal from the Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) framework has serious implications on the UK's fibre optic broadband future, according to Entanet. Neil Watson, head of service operations at the company, said...
Read moreNextGen speakers call for affordable fibre broadband
Fibre optic broadband must be delivered at a price people can afford if it is transform lives and societies, according to speakers at this year's NextGen conference. Held at Bristol's University of the West of England...
Read moreBT aims to install six fibre broadband cabinets in Burton
BT has filed planning applications to install six fibre optic broadband street cabinets around Burton. The telecoms giant is looking to roll out its super-fast fibre access (SFFA) service in the Staffordshire town, bringing...
Read moreZen Internet unveils 100Mbps fibre optic broadband service
Zen Internet has become the latest provider to announce the launch of an up to 100Mbps fibre optic broadband service. According to PC Pro, the product will initially only be available at four exchanges, although more are set to...
Read moreFujitsu hails PIA fibre optic broadband progress
Fujitsu has hailed the "strong progress" made on its fibre optic broadband trial, which makes use of BT's duct and pole network. The Japanese technology giant recently connected the first end users in the Wirral...
Read moreFibre broadband providers warned about return on investment
New players in the UK's fibre optic broadband market have been warned it may take some time for them to reap the rewards of their investment. Telecoms analyst Point Topic noted several additional companies have begun rolling...
Read morePoint Topic says new money entering fibre broadband market
A host of new telecoms firms are aiming to build fibre optic broadband networks in the UK, according to Point Topic. The organisation's regular survey of alternative super-fast infrastructure projects reveals a "second...
Read moreBT says copper still has a role in fibre broadband network
BT's strategy, policy and portfolio director Sean Williams has said copper still has a role to play in supporting the telecoms giant's fibre optic broadband service. Speaking at a Westminster eForum, Mr Williams confirmed...
Read moreFibre broadband providers warn of potential digital divide
Providers of fibre broadband services have warned that a widening gap may be emerging between the areas of the UK with the best and worst internet connectivity. Representatives from BT and Fujitsu stated at the recent Westminster...
Read moreUK fibre broadband rollout requires commitment, says Ofcom
The successful rollout of fibre broadband networks across the UK still faces a number of challenges that must be overcome if it is to succeed, according to Ofcom. Speaking at the recent Total Telecom World Conference, chief...
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