Entanet launches first FTTP packages
Entanet has announced the introduction of a range of fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband packages aimed at business and residential customers. The services offer maximum download and upload speeds of 110Mbps and 30Mbps...
Read moreVirgin Media supports fibre broadband rollout with recruitment drive
Virgin Media is supporting the rollout of fibre optic broadband by looking to take on more than 100 new engineering apprentices. The cable company is searching for 120 people to enrol in its apprenticeship scheme, which is now...
Read moreBT extends fibre broadband to Isle of Portland
BT has extended its fibre optic broadband service to reach the Isle of Portland, off the coast of Weymouth. Nearly 6,000 homes and businesses across Portland can now sign up for the telecoms giant's super-fast broadband...
Read moreVirgin Media accused of ignoring rural broadband needs
Virgin Media has been criticised for ignoring the needs of rural communities with its rollout of ultra-fast fibre optic broadband. By this spring, all 13 million homes served by the Virgin Media network will be able to sign up...
Read moreBe Broadband mulling FTTP launch
Be Broadband has revealed it is considering the possibility of launching an ultra-fast fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband service in the future. Responding to questions on the internet service provider's forum, managing...
Read moreBT Scotland chief praises Scottish fibre broadband plans
The Scottish government's plan to boost fibre optic broadband connectivity over the coming years has been welcomed by BT Scotland director Brendan Dick. Last week, the SNP promised all Scottish homes and businesses will be...
Read moreVirgin Media speeds up 100Mbps fibre broadband rollout
Up to 100Mbps fibre optic broadband services will be available to every home on the Virgin Media network by this spring, the cable company has announced. The ultra-fast broadband technology can now be accessed by more than ten...
Read moreCityFibre warns UK could be left behind on fibre broadband
The UK is being left behind the rest of the developed world due to its slow uptake of fibre optic broadband, according to network operator CityFibre Holdings. James Enck, head of corporate development at the telecoms firm, told...
Read moreBT makes further fibre broadband customer gains
BT made further significant gains to its fibre optic broadband customer base in the final quarter of last year, the telecoms giant's latest financial results publication has revealed. Some 95,000 new customers signed up for...
Read moreBT London director pledges to extend technological opportunities
Chet Patel, the new director for London at fibre optic broadband provider BT, has pledged to extend "wonderful technological opportunities" to communities across the capital. Speaking yesterday (February 1st 2012) after...
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