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BT experiencing delays with UK FTTH rollout
BT has revealed that its planned rollout of fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services in the UK is being affected by unexpected delays. Trials involving around 1,000 premises in Britain have shown that duct blockages can cause...
Read moreClaranet SOHO recommends fibre broadband to online gamers
Online gamers will find their experience is improved by switching to a fibre optic broadband connection, according to Claranet SOHO. The internet service provider has announced the unveiling of a new fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC)...
Read moreGovt targets increased fibre broadband coverage
Fibre optic broadband could be deployed to more properties over the coming years as the government outlined new targets for next-generation access. Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt revealed the Conservative-Liberal Democrat...
Read moreBT brings fibre broadband to 100,000 Bucks properties
More than 100,000 homes and businesses in Buckinghamshire will be able to sign up for BT Infinity fibre optic broadband in the next few weeks. The technology is currently being rolled out in seven local communities - High...
Read moreEclipse Internet working with BT on fibre broadband
Eclipse Internet's director has said the telecoms firm is working hand in hand with BT to ensure a large number of customers can get access to fibre optic broadband. Clodagh Murphy claimed the level of consumer desire for the...
Read moreNextGenUs bringing fibre broadband to 10,000 rural properties
Fibrestream parent company NextGenUs has announced plans to bring fibre optic broadband to as many as 10,000 rural homes and businesses across the UK. The community broadband specialist has launched a competition, entitled Beyond...
Read moreCityFibre to prioritise Bournemouth fibre broadband network
The new owner of fibre optic broadband network specialist Fibrecity Holdings has revealed the company will complete work in Bournemouth before extending its services to other parts of the UK. Greg Mesch, chief executive of the...
Read moreVirgin Media reports growth in top-tier fibre broadband packages
Virgin Media has reported significant growth in the popularity of its fastest fibre optic broadband packages. The cable company said more than 860,000 households were subscribed to speeds of 20Mbps and above at the end of the...
Read morePlusnet launches fibre optic broadband
Plusnet has announced the commercial launch of its new fibre optic broadband service. From today (April 19th 2011), residents in enabled areas of the UK can sign up for the product and take advantage of download speeds of up to...
Read moreBT admits Bury St Edmonds fibre broadband delay
Residents and businesses in one area of Bury St Edmonds have been told they will have to wait for access to fibre optic broadband. BT has rolled out the technology across the Suffolk town, reports the Bury Free Press, but issues...
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