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KC to unveil new fibre broadband trial sites before Christmas
Fibre optic broadband provider KC has promised to reveal the next locations that will be included in its rollout of next-generation internet services in the coming weeks. Speaking to the Yorkshire Post, the company's director...
Read moreBT fibre broadband speed boost hailed by CBI Scotland
BT's plan to double the speed of its fibre optic broadband proposition has been hailed by CBI Scotland chairman Nosheena Mobarik. The telecoms giant will boost the maximum download capability of its super-fast broadband...
Read moreBT fibre broadband upgrade to benefit 180k Black Country properties
Almost 180,000 homes and businesses in Birmingham and the Black Country are set to take advantage of BT's forthcoming fibre optic broadband speed boost. Customers will see their maximum connection speeds rise from 40Mbps to...
Read moreVirgin Media calls for fairer broadband advertising
Fibre optic broadband provider Virgin Media has again called on its rivals to give customers a more realistic impression of the connection speeds they are likely to receive. Executive director of broadband Jon James said the...
Read moreBT announces south Wales fibre broadband speed boost
BT has announced plans to significantly increase its fibre optic broadband speeds for thousands of customers in Cardiff and other parts of south Wales. The technology, which is available to more than 60,000 properties in the city...
Read moreBT brings forward deadline for fibre broadband rollout
BT has pledged to deliver fibre optic broadband to two-thirds of UK homes and businesses a year earlier than had been planned. By recruiting an additional 520 engineers and bringing forward around £300 million of...
Read moreEclipse Internet fibre broadband available in Exeter
Eclipse Internet has announced homes and businesses across Exeter will be able to access its fibre optic broadband service thanks to work at a local exchange. The Exeter Castle exchange has been opened up to more than 900...
Read moreVirgin Media states 100Mbps fibre broadband rollout is on track
Virgin Media has stated it is on track to deliver up to 100Mbps fibre optic broadband speeds across its entire network of around 13 million homes over the coming months. The service, described by the cable company as the fastest...
Read moreKC to include Hull tower blocks in fibre broadband trial
KC has announced five residential tower blocks near Hull city centre will be included in its fibre optic broadband pilot scheme. Customers who sign up for the initiative will need to give feedback on the performance of their...
Read moreGigaclear fibre broadband network set to go live in Hambleton
Gigaclear's fibre optic broadband network in the Rutland village of Hambleton is set to go live this weekend, local internet service provider (ISP) Rutland Telecom has announced. More than two-thirds of local residents will...
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