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Ofcom predicts rapid fibre broadband growth
Ofcom has predicted "rapid" growth in the availability of fibre optic broadband connections over the coming year. Steve Unger, chief technology officer at the regulator, said the number of super-fast broadband lines is...
Read morePoint Topic predicts rapid fibre broadband growth
The number of fibre optic broadband lines in the UK is set to grow significantly within the next five years, according to Point Topic. A new report from the broadband analysis firm claimed there will be over 10.5 million...
Read moreYork could get universal fibre broadband access
York council chiefs have unveiled plans for the rollout of a city-wide fibre optic broadband network. The proposals, which come shortly after the deployment of a dark fibre optic network connecting more than 100 public buildings,...
Read moreVirgin Media offers free Spotify Premium to fibre broadband customers
Virgin Media fibre optic broadband subscribers can take advantage of free access to Spotify Premium under a new deal from the cable company. New subscribers and those who agree to extend their contracts can use the Premium...
Read moreBT brings forward deadline for fibre broadband rollout
BT has pledged to deliver fibre optic broadband to two-thirds of UK homes and businesses a year earlier than had been planned. By recruiting an additional 520 engineers and bringing forward around £300 million of...
Read moreFibre broadband operator Digital Region to attend industry events
South Yorkshire fibre optic broadband network operator Digital Region has announced its involvement in two upcoming industry events. Jeremy Sheehan, the organisation's head of sales and marketing, is set to talk about its...
Read moreEclipse Internet fibre broadband available in Exeter
Eclipse Internet has announced homes and businesses across Exeter will be able to access its fibre optic broadband service thanks to work at a local exchange. The Exeter Castle exchange has been opened up to more than 900...
Read moreVirgin Media states 100Mbps fibre broadband rollout is on track
Virgin Media has stated it is on track to deliver up to 100Mbps fibre optic broadband speeds across its entire network of around 13 million homes over the coming months. The service, described by the cable company as the fastest...
Read moreCityFibre completes York fibre broadband network
CityFibre has announced the completion of its project to connect more than 100 council buildings to a fibre optic broadband network. The infrastructure has been deployed as part of an eight-year, £13.7 million deal between...
Read moreBT ahead of schedule with Cornwall fibre broadband project
BT has announced fibre optic broadband will be delivered to nine east Cornwall communities sooner than expected as part of its Superfast Cornwall project. Residents and businesses in Liskeard, Callington, Launceston, Dobwalls,...
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