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NextGenUs offering free fibre optic broadband to schools

Thursday, December 1st 2011

Fibre optic broadband provider NextGenUs has announced a "radical offer" that gives schools the chance to sign up for free future-proof internet connectivity. The telecoms firm is offering super-fast broadband with...

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BT to roll out fibre-to-the-home broadband in Innerleithen

Tuesday, November 29th 2011

Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders has been selected as the latest community to get access to BT's fastest fibre optic broadband service. The telecoms giant is set to roll out its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) proposition in the...

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Another withdrawal from Highlands and Islands fibre broadband scheme

Monday, November 28th 2011

Cable & Wireless has withdrawn its application for a tender to roll out fibre optic broadband across the Highlands and Islands. The network operator is the second company to back out of the project, coming shortly after...

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BT extends Wiltshire fibre broadband coverage

Friday, November 25th 2011

Three more Wiltshire communities are set to be connected to BT's fibre optic broadband service. Calne will see more than 6,500 homes and businesses hooked up to super-fast broadband over the coming weeks, while around 8,000...

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FTTH fibre broadband trial launched in Bournemouth

Friday, November 25th 2011

Some 250 homes in Bournemouth are taking part in a trial of ultra-fast fibre optic broadband conducted by Fibreband. The fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) service, which is delivered by the CityFibre broadband network, offers symmetrical...

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Zen Internet officially launches 100Mbps fibre broadband

Thursday, November 24th 2011

Zen Internet has officially launched its first up to 100Mbps fibre optic broadband product, aimed at businesses and residential customers. The telecoms firm is currently trialling its ultra-fast broadband service in four exchange...

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FibreNet 10Gbps fibre broadband trial goes live in Liverpool

Wednesday, November 23rd 2011

Businesses in Liverpool are being given access to up to 10Gbps fibre optic broadband as part of the government-backed FibreNet project. The service, thought to offer the fastest commercially available broadband speeds in the...

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BT aims to install six fibre broadband cabinets in Burton

Monday, November 21st 2011

BT has filed planning applications to install six fibre optic broadband street cabinets around Burton. The telecoms giant is looking to roll out its super-fast fibre access (SFFA) service in the Staffordshire town, bringing...

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Zen Internet unveils 100Mbps fibre optic broadband service

Monday, November 21st 2011

Zen Internet has become the latest provider to announce the launch of an up to 100Mbps fibre optic broadband service. According to PC Pro, the product will initially only be available at four exchanges, although more are set to...

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Geo quits fibre broadband funding framework

Friday, November 18th 2011

Fibre optic broadband network operator Geo has announced it is pulling out of the Broadband Delivery UK funding framework, citing concerns about competition. According to the company, its business case "does not stack...

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