Openreach confirms that the rollout of G.Fast, technology that speeds up copper-based broadband connections, will be paused until next year
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BT Suspends Dividend To Funnel Investment Into FTTP Broadband, 5G
For the first time in a decade BT suspends its dividend to free up cash for investment in fibre to the premise (FTTP) broadband and 5G
CityFibre Buys TalkTalk’s Fibre Network In York
Fibre disposal. TalkTalk's FibreNation division sold to CityFibre for £200 million, amid signing of wholesale agreement with CityFibre
Ofcom Proposes Changes To Ensure Full Fibre Deployment
Major changes proposed to boost investment for full fibre deployment for both residential and commercial properties in the United Kingdom
Queen’s Speech Focuses On Gigabit Broadband, Skills, Internet Safety
Broadband pledge. The Queen's speech shows that for tech, the new government will accelerate gigabit broadband, focus on Internet safety, and drive skills growth
Boris Johnson Victory: What It Means For Tech Sector
What does the general election victory of Boris Johnson and the Conservatives mean for the technology sector? Silicon UK takes a quick look
Free Broadband For All, As Labour Pledges BT Nationalisation
Labour says it will nationalise BT's fixed-line network, but PM says the it is a 'crackpot' idea, and TechUK says Labour's plans would be a 'disaster'
Hull Becomes First UK City With Full Ultrafast Fibre
Local provider KCOM completes full fibre deployment, giving entire city of Hull access to ultrafast speeds
BT And Others To Meet Government For FTTP Broadband – Report
Telecom figures to meet government today to discuss nationwide rollout of fibre to the premise (FTTP)
Fibre To The Premise Connections Costings – BT CEO
Costings of the full-fat fibre (or FTTC) deployment to UK houses and businesses revealed by BT CEO
Openreach Announces New FTTP Locations
Acceleration of fibre to the premise (FTTP) program at Openreach, with the addition of 36 new locations
Ofcom To Give Fibre Rivals Greater Access To BT’s Poles And Ducts
Greater access to Openreach infrastructure planned by Ofcom as it seeks to drive fibre investment
Broadband Speeds Rise For British Homes
More speed vicar? Average broadband speeds rise by nearly 20 percent in the last year, Ofcom says
Virgin Media Trials 8Gbps Broadband In Rural Village
Need for speed. Virgin Media trials 8Gbps broadband in Cambridgeshire village
Budget 2018: Tech Industry Reactions
Reaction to chancellor's proposed digital tax, extra funding for industrial strategy, full fibre connectivity, and cyber defence
Budget 2018: Tech Giants Face Hammond’s Digital Tax
Tech giants to be forced to pay fair share of tax, under plans unveiled by chancellor Philip Hammond
Government Pledges Nationwide Full Fibre Broadband By 2033
Need for speed. Government plan revealed for all households and businesses to enjoy 1Gbps by 2033
Government Pledges Full Fibre Broadband For Most Homes
Chancellor says 19th century had railways, 20th century motorways, and now we need full-fibre connectivity
Ofcom Publishes New Rules To Deliver Full Fibre Broadband
Package of new measures to increase investment in full fibre networks to UK homes and businesses
Hyperoptic Trials 10Gbps Home Fibre Broadband
Need for speed. ISP claims fastest ever home broadband speed after trial of 10Gbps connection in East London
Investigation Slams ‘Dreadful’ Broadband In New Homes
Working from home? Best not do it in a new home then, as investigation reveals 'shocking state' of broadband for new builds
Ofcom Details Plan To Open Up BT Openreach Ducts & Poles
Regulator wants rivals to have fair access to BT's underground pipes and telegraph poles
Fibre Broadband Advertising Probe Launched Into Copper ‘Last Mile’ Connections
Watchdog probe on broadband services being adbvertised as 'fibre', when it utilises copper connections
Fibre Broadband Fraudsters Handed Hefty Jail Sentences
SFO probe leads to conviction of four men involved in bank fraud to fund fibre cables through sewers
Government Insists UK Needs Full Fibre Network And 5G
Pure fibre network and 5G connectivity needed for UK to maintain global lead, says government minister
ViaSat Outlines Plans For 100Mbps Satellite Broadband
Work begins on new satellites that promise affordable, high-speed broadband for global audience
Final G.Fast Broadband Standard Promises 1Gbps Over Copper
ITU finalises G.Fast standard and claims it will make it cheaper and less complex to deploy 1Gbps broadband than FTTP
UK Broadband ‘Not Fit For Purpose’
Federation of Small Businesses slams the current state of broadband - claiming 45,000 are still on dial up
Government Super-Connected Cities Vision Reduced To Voucher Handout
The Chancellor's grand £150m scheme for superconnected cities has been watered down following ISP objections
BT To Extend Fibre Broadband Network To Staffordshire
The £27.35 million project brings superfast connectivity to Stoke-on-Trent, Lichfield and Stafford