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Fujitsu chief says UK could get most advanced fibre broadband network
Fujitsu's UK and Ireland chief executive Duncan Tait has said Brits could get access to the most advanced fibre optic broadband network in the world. The tech giant has unveiled plans to roll out next-generation broadband to...
Read morePublic sector urged to match private fibre broadband investment
The public sector has been urged to invest more money in fibre optic broadband. James Ramsbotham, chief executive of the North East Chamber of Commerce, suggested that if state-run organisations put as much cash into fibre...
Read moreMalvern councillor pleased at fibre optic broadband decision
A Malvern council chief has hailed BT's decision to bring fibre optic broadband to the Worcestershire town by the end of 2012 at the latest. Simon Smith, economic redevelopment officer at Malvern Hills District Council, said...
Read moreFasthosts launches up to 40Mbps fibre optic business broadband
Business internet service provider (ISP) Fasthosts has announced the launch of a new fibre optic broadband product. The package offers download speeds of up to 40Mbps - more than seven times faster than the UK average - along...
Read moreBT announces new fibre-to-the-home rollout
BT Openreach has announced plans to bring fibre to the home (FTTH) to more properties across the UK. The company revealed it will upgrade 156 exchanges over the coming months as part of its latest programme of fibre optic...
Read moreNorthern Ireland tipped to become a leader in fibre broadband
BT's plans for the development of Northern Ireland's fibre optic broadband infrastructure have been tipped to put the country ahead of many of its European counterparts. Frank McManus, the company's head of wholesale...
Read moreTalkTalk plans to launch fibre broadband in May
TalkTalk has announced its first ever fibre optic broadband product will be available from next month. The internet service provider (ISP) revealed it will launch the technology in May 2011, having confirmed plans to move into...
Read morePowernet launches business fibre optic broadband service
Powernet, which claims to be the oldest business broadband provider in the UK, has announced the launch of its fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) product. The fibre optic broadband service offers download speeds of up to 40Mbps, coupled...
Read moreBT fibre optic broadband welcomed by Cornish residents and firms
Businesses and residents in Cornwall have welcomed the launch of BT's fibre optic broadband service in the south-west county. The technology is now available to more than 1,000 properties in Chacewater and Chiverton Cross,...
Read morePlusnet unveils fibre optic broadband packages
Plusnet has announced the launch of its new fibre optic broadband packages, which will go head to head with products from Virgin Media and its parent company BT. The Yorkshire-based internet service provider is utilising the BT...
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