News Archive July 2011
TalkTalk accepts fibre broadband demand has been modest
TalkTalk has admitted the uptake of its recently launched fibre optic broadband service has been "modest". In its financial results publication for the three months to June 30th 2011, the internet service provider (ISP)...
Read moreBT insists fibre optic broadband rollout is on schedule
BT has used its latest financial results publication to reveal its fibre optic broadband rollout programme is still on track. In the report, covering the three months to June 30th 2011, the telecoms giant stated it is on target...
Read moreVirgin Media sees growth in higher-tier fibre broadband
Virgin Media has reported further growth in uptake of its higher-tier fibre optic broadband packages. In its results for the three months to June 30th 2011, the cable company revealed half of new broadband subscribers have signed...
Read moreIntercity extends fibre optic broadband coverage
Intercity has announced it is collaborating with several UK carriers to increase the coverage of its fibre optic broadband service. The telecoms firm is hoping to capitalise on growing market demand for improved speeds by...
Read moreBT rolling out fibre broadband to 7,000 more Herts properties
Up to 7,000 homes and businesses in a Hertfordshire town are set to get access to BT's fibre optic broadband service. Bushey Heath has been named as the latest location to be included in the telecoms giant's fibre...
Read moreVirgin Media reports successful 1.5Gbps fibre broadband trial
Virgin Media has successfully deployed what it describes as the world's fastest cable broadband to trialists in London's Old Street area. The service, which offers download speeds of up to 1.5Gbps and maximum upload...
Read moreHyperoptic to roll out FTTH broadband in September
Hyperoptic has unveiled plans to launch a fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband service in the coming months. The start-up telecoms firm revealed the fibre broadband product, which is set to offer speeds of up to 1Gbps, will be...
Read moreVirgin Media launches 100Mbps fibre broadband in Cambridge
Virgin Media has announced the launch of its up to 100Mbps fibre optic broadband service in Cambridge. According to Cambridge First, residents in the city can now sign up for the ultra-fast broadband product, which offers speeds...
Read moreNewbury gets BT fibre broadband access
Newbury has become the latest location to get access to BT's fibre optic broadband service. The technology has gone live in the Berkshire town and is set to be rolled out to more than 17,000 homes and businesses in the area...
Read moreABI claims fibre broadband subscriptions will double by 2016
The global number of fibre optic broadband subscribers will more than double over the next five years, according to ABI Research. A study from the analyst claimed the customer base of the technology will reach 142 million in...
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