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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
Government Announces £5bn Investment Into ‘Gigabit-Capable’ Networks
Funding promise comes as government seeks full coverage of the UK by fibre, 5G and other ‘gigabit-capable’ networks by 2025
Qualcomm Claims 5G Milestone With 1Gbps Demo
Who needs fibre? New 5G smartphone chip from Qualcomm delivers 1Gbps data connection
City Of London Invests In Wireless Gigabit Broadband
‘World class’ high speed wireless network to replace The Cloud’s free Wi-Fi network in London’s square mile
US Calls For Nationwide Gigabit Broadband Rollout
The US’ FCC has called for all 50 US states to introduce gigabit-speed broadband communities by 2015
Extreme Touts Network Switches With 40GbE, 100GbE Modules
Extreme Networks has added 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet modules to its high-end network switch range
Zyxel Targets SMBs With New 10G Switches
Zyxel is offering SMBs new 10G and gigabit switches designed to improve network performance and security
Google Launches 1Gbps Fibre Service In Kansas City
Residents of Kansas City can now start receiving gigabit-speed Internet thanks to the Google Fibre Service
Cisco Live: CommScope Demonstrates 100GbE Over 430 Metres
CommScope has shown 100GbE running on standard fibre at nearly three times the distance specified in the IEEE standard
D-Link Intros Energy-Efficient Gigabit Switches
D-Link has expanded its network switch portfolio with new energy efficient units for the SMB sector
Hyperoptic Launches 1Gbps Broadband For London
Hyperoptic says 1Gbps fibre can be sold directly to consumers – and plans to upset the broadband apple-cart
Graphene Flashes 3D Movies In Under A Second
Researchers develop light modulator to transfer Gigabyte files in less than a second