Fibre to the premises (FTTP) stories
KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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.
Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre
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uc
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ar, vr & metaverse
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digital literacy
nexfibre and Virgin Media O2 give Bentswood Hub two years of free full-fibre broadband, boosting youth services and digital skills in Haywards Heath.
BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines
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network infrastructure
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cx
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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uc
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e-learning
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online safety
Virgin Media O2 urges families on benefits to claim little-known cheap social tariffs as online revision becomes crucial for exam success.
Nexfibre buys Substantial in GBP £2 billion fibre deal
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
Nexfibre to buy Substantial in GBP £2 billion deal, creating UK's largest alternative fibre platform with 8 million premises by 2027.
CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.
EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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gaming
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iot
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smart home
EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.
Spitfire launches PSTN switch-off migration service
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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smb
Spitfire launches PSTN migration service to help UK firms leave legacy copper lines ahead of BT and Openreach's revised 2027 switch-off.
Ethernity integrates remote OLT with VOLTHA
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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.
Ethernity Networks boosts UEP2025 with PON capabilities
Fri, 24th May 2024
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network infrastructure
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fibre
Ethernity Networks has upgraded its UEP2025 edge platform with new PON optical line termination features, empowering operators to deploy fibre-based networks more efficiently.
WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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uc
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fwa
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investment
The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.
Superloop to provide network infrastructure for Investa properties
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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voice
Telecoms company Superloop partners with Investa to exclusively provide network infrastructure for over 1,100 future build-to-rent properties across two sites in Victoria, Australia.
UK firms unprepared for 2025 Public Switched Telephone Network shutdown
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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business continuity
Many UK businesses risk disruption, potentially unprepared for the 2025 switch-off of the Public Switched Telephone Network, despite the urgent need for migration to digital services.
Gigaclear enhances telephony services with Oculeus' RVM
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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oculeus
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crm platform
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gigaclear
Gigaclear is set to bolster its telephony services in the UK through Oculeus' Retail Voice Management (RVM) solution.
Superloop completes strategic transformation in FY23
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The result was driven by double-digit revenue growth in the company's three operating segments and a 52.8% increase in total connected customers.
Zinier debuts Essentials and Accelerator solutions
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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paas
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devops
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iaas
Zinier Essentials and Accelerator solutions are part of a comprehensive suite of industry-specific, ready-to-use software built on Zinier's management platform.
Improvement in communication technology to aid FTTx tester market: FMI
Mon, 26th Jun 2023
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devops
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apm
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software development
The FTTx tester demand is anticipated to be valued at US$13.9 billion in 2022, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7% to US$27.34 billion from 2022 to 2032.
Evolve launches a reseller channel and supporting portal
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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resellers
The channel and portal further Evolve's mission of helping multi-site brands unleash their potential through network technologies.
4th Utility appoints Top Digital Leader as CEO of Consumer Business Unit
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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e-commerce
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marketing
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sales
The full fibre broadband provider 4th Utility, appoints Steve Wilson, a top digital leader, as CEO of its newly created consumer business unit.