News Archive January 2012
BT rolls out fibre broadband to Market Deeping
BT has rolled out fibre optic broadband to the first homes and businesses in the Lincolnshire town of Market Deeping. According to the Stamford Mercury, around 6,000 commercial and residential premises are benefiting from the...
Read moreFujitsu 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Fujitsu has withdrawn from the government's tender process to roll out fibre optic broadband across Wales.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 moreKC to deliver fibre broadband to Grovehill in Beverley
Homes and businesses in the Grovehill area of Beverley, east Yorkshire are the next in line to gain access to KC's fibre optic broadband service. The telecoms firm has unveiled the latest communities to be included in its...
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Read moreState fibre optic broadband funding could be withdrawn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 moreFunding boost for Leicestershire fibre broadband
Additional investment has been announced for a project that will involve the rollout of fibre optic broadband across Leicestershire. The county council revealed an extra £4 million will be spent on the initiative in order...
Read moreDDT says businesses must support fibre broadband
Business support is needed to encourage the rollout of fibre optic broadband, according to Dorset Digital Taskforce (DDT) chair Dr Monica Seeley. Speaking to View Online, Dr Seeley expressed concern that enterprises in the...
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...
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