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Broadband stories - Page 3

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.
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Paul North appointed as Zen Internet Partner Managing Director

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Zen Internet appoints Paul North as Managing Director of its Partner division to drive channel growth and strengthen business partner collaborations.
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Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.
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Guy Sucharczuk honoured as Cable TV Pioneer for 2025 class

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Guy Sucharczuk, CommScope executive, is honoured as a Cable TV Pioneer in 2025 for his over 25 years of innovation in cable and broadband technology.
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F&W Networks, Fusion Fibre team up on Southern England rollout

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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F&W Networks and Fusion Fibre Group join forces to expand full-fibre broadband, boosting high-speed connectivity across Southern England's towns and rural areas.
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BIGLOBE connects to DE-CIX Frankfurt to boost Japan-Europe data flow

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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Japanese ISP BIGLOBE connects to DE-CIX Frankfurt via remote peering, enhancing Japan-Europe data flow without needing physical infrastructure in Germany.
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TCCA explores broadband & LMR network integration for safety

Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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TCCA's new white paper explores integrating broadband with LMR networks, enabling public safety and other sectors to enhance mission-critical communications.
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EXA Infrastructure unveils new fibre route linking FLAP cities

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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EXA Infrastructure launches a 1,200 km fibre route, linking London with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Brussels via the first new North Sea subsea cable in 25 years.
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Satellite IoT market to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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The satellite IoT market is set to grow at a 26% CAGR to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030, driven by tech advances and rising demand for remote connectivity.
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Catena cloud platform launched to streamline UK telecoms ops

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Dotlines UK launches Catena, a cloud platform to streamline operations for UK broadband providers, adopted by Rocket Fibre and Carnival Internet UK.
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Ethernity integrates remote OLT with VOLTHA

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Ethernity Networks has integrated its Remote OLT with Linux Foundation Broadband's VOLTHA 2.12, promoting open, flexible fibre broadband solutions for CSPs and ISPs.
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Global Cloud Xchange rebrands to FLAG with new focus

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Global Cloud Xchange has rebranded as FLAG, aiming to enhance its subsea, edge data centres, and cable landing stations investment across diverse regions.
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Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.
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Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.
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Connect Fibre launches Wi-Fi 7 at no additional cost

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Connect Fibre has launched Wi-Fi 7 across its broadband packages at no extra cost, aiming to enhance connectivity and customer experience.
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Technology feeds curiosity - and it needs inquisitive women

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, a women in tech shares her passion for STEM, encouraging others to embrace their curiosity and creativity in a dynamic industry.
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LF Broadband & WBA unite for seamless broadband future

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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LF Broadband has teamed up with the Wireless Broadband Alliance to develop open source wireless broadband solutions, enhancing global connectivity and standards.
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Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled new guidelines for implementing L4S technology in Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance low-latency applications like cloud gaming and VR.
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West of England launches initiative to boost connectivity

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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The West of England has launched a Digital Office, aiming to uplift the local economy by GBP £1.3 billion annually through improved broadband access.
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PointCast unveils cost-saving satellite internet solution

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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PointCast has unveiled an innovative satellite solution designed to cut broadband installation costs by up to 50%, enhancing accessibility for remote businesses.
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Expereo becomes Starlink reseller for global connectivity

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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Expereo has become a Starlink Authorized Reseller, enhancing global internet connectivity through satellite solutions for businesses, especially in remote areas.