BT rolls out fibre broadband to St Michael's Mount
BT has rolled out fibre optic broadband to St Michael's Mount, one of the UK's most iconic historic locations. The telecoms giant has extended its super-fast broadband footprint to eight in ten families living on the...
Read moreSocitm warns about two-speed broadband Britain
Public sector ICT professionals have warned about the creation of a 'two-speed Britain' as ultra-fast fibre optic broadband is rolled out in urban areas. The government's goal of delivering the best super-fast...
Read morePlusnet hits top speeds of 76Mbps on FTTC broadband trial
Plusnet has revealed maximum speeds of around 76Mbps have been achieved during the trial of its forthcoming up to 80Mbps fibre optic broadband service. The product is based on fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) technology, meaning fibre...
Read moreBT 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Fujitsu has withdrawn from the government's tender process to roll out fibre optic broadband across Wales.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Read moreState fibre optic broadband funding could be withdrawn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...
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