Broadband stories
In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
Cambridge Broadband opens first US office in Texas
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Cambridge Broadband Networks Group has launched a Richardson, Texas base to support US customers with logistics, engineering and 5G fixed wireless roll-out.
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
3 days ago
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Wireless Broadband Alliance issues new rules for public and enterprise Wi‑Fi, pushing stronger authentication, privacy and roaming protections.
Harmonic unveils AI fibre tools for European operators
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Harmonic pitches AI-driven fibre operations and open customer device choice as European broadband groups seek lower rollout costs.
Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds
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Survey finds many Britons would sacrifice heating, hot water and even the fridge before going without internet access for a week.
RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push
This month
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RugGear's TCCA membership signals broader push into broadband mission-critical devices for emergency services and public safety users.
Sticklers to unveil PRO360° cleaner at ANGA COM 2026
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Sticklers will use ANGA COM 2026 to promote its automated fibre cleaner for telecom and data centre networks, targeting faster, contactless end-face cleaning.
KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand
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KBRO turns to Harmonic's fibre-on-demand platform to extend Taiwan broadband selectively, pairing XGS-PON with DOCSIS upgrades and limiting new build costs.
Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices
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Wireless Broadband Alliance says Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation cuts latency and lifts throughput in live office trials with AT&T, RUCKUS Networks and Intel.
AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
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DE-CIX Chief Executive Officer Ivo Ivanov says medical AI will depend on ultra-low latency links, edge computing and secure interconnection.
Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre
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nexfibre and Virgin Media O2 give Bentswood Hub two years of free full-fibre broadband, boosting youth services and digital skills in Haywards Heath.
UK households face GBP £6.85 billion bill rise in April
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UK households face GBP £6.85 billion in higher essential bills from April as council tax, water and telecoms costs climb, Uswitch warns.
UK household bills to rise GBP £6.85 billion a year
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UK households face GBP £6.85 billion a year in higher bills from April, though millions can cut costs by switching mobile and broadband deals.
Vodafone Germany taps Aurora, HUBER+SUHNER for cable upgrade
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Vodafone Germany chooses Aurora and HUBER+SUHNER to roll out DAA and virtual CMTS tech, boosting cable speeds and cutting headend power.
Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one
Last month
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Contrivian launches Constellation, a single LEO satellite service unifying Starlink, Amazon Leo and others for uninterrupted connectivity.
CMA partners Rivada for secure LEO satellite links
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CMA Technology will resell Rivada's gateway-less LEO “Outernet” to deliver secure, low-latency satellite links for US federal and commercial users.
BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines
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More than 3m UK homes have switched to digital landlines as BT warns those ignoring the rollout risk disruption before analogue ends in 2027.
Virgin Media O2 urges families to claim cheap exam-time net
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Virgin Media O2 urges families on benefits to claim little-known cheap social tariffs as online revision becomes crucial for exam success.
From Bell's first call to AI: a new tech revolution
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Marking 150 years since Bell's first call, UK tech leaders say AI is sparking a communications revolution to rival the telephone and internet.
Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line
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Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.
UK households urged to switch to dodge telecoms bill hikes
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Millions face UK telecoms bill hikes from March, as Uswitch warns households to switch now or pay an extra GBP £126 million a month.