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Broadband rollout 'could reduce strike impact'
Improved broadband coverage would make rail strikes less damaging to businesses and contractors, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has argued. IPSE Chief Executive Chris Bryce stated ahead...
Read moreCLA calls for universal obligation on broadband
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has called on the new Conservative government to deliver early progress on its pre-election commitment of delivering improved rural broadband services. CLA President Henry Robinson...
Read moreSuperfast connections reach 2.5m premises
Figures published by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport have revealed the number of properties able to secure superfast broadband connections across the UK has now breached the 2.5 million mark. With an ongoing...
Read moreBroadband requirement for new Cheshire developments
All new developments to be considered for planning approval by Cheshire East Council must now include provisions for the installation of broadband services from the outset, the local authority has stated. Delivering...
Read morePetition for faster broadband in Mickleham
The residents of Mickleham in Surrey have put together a petition to highlight their frustration regarding a present lack of broadband connectivity in the local area. More than 200 signatures have been secured and submitted to...
Read moreMontrose residents welcome broadband news
Homes and businesses in Montrose will benefit from the installation of new superfast broadband connections, following the latest announcement from the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband scheme. The second phase of this...
Read moreScottish town 'angry at lack of broadband'
The residents of Moss of Cruden in north-east Scotland have revealed their frustration at the lack of progress in the delivery of improved access to broadband connectivity in the local area. As a result, the Ellon Times reports...
Read moreOfcom announces potential 5G bandwidths
UK communications industry regulator Ofcom has announced the determination of several potential bandwidths that could be utilised for the rollout of 5G mobile broadband in the years ahead. The 10 GHz, 32 GHz, 40 GHz, 45 GHz and...
Read moreISPA: Manifestos need more broadband ambition
The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has responded to the publication of the pre-election manifestos of the main political parties ahead of the upcoming general election in the UK. According to the body, it is now...
Read moreSuperfast boost for Cornish council
A misunderstanding over the provision of superfast connectivity to council buildings in the Cornish town of Helston has been cleared up. Local publication The Falmouth Packet reports councillor John Boase of Helston Town Council...
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