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BT announces apartment block fibre broadband trial
BT is set to launch a pilot scheme that will test its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband service in around 1,000 apartment blocks. Residents living and landlords who own properties in these buildings are being urged by Openreach,...
Read moreBT 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 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 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 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 moreFluidata rolling out FTTH broadband to 50,000 properties
Fluidata has unveiled plans to roll out fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband to 50,000 commercial and residential premises across the UK. In partnership with Independent Fibre Networks Limited, the business broadband provider will...
Read moreVirgin Media to roll out 120Mbps fibre broadband
Virgin Media will roll out fibre optic broadband download rates of up to 120Mbps as part of a newly-announced boost to its current speeds. The cable company's up to 10Mbps, 20Mbps, 30Mbps and 50Mbps services will all at least...
Read moreVirgin Media to offer free fibre optic broadband speed boost?
Virgin Media is reportedly set to offer its fibre optic broadband customers a free-of-charge boost to their download speeds in the coming weeks. During the first quarter of 2012, the cable company will increase the speed of its...
Read moreKC forecasts two-tier fibre broadband deployments
KC's consumer services director Nick Thompson has predicted the emergence of a 'two-tier deployment' strategy for fibre optic broadband in 2012. Mr Thompson pointed out the UK's major internet service providers...
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