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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nexfibre buys Substantial in GBP £2 billion fibre deal

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Nexfibre to buy Substantial in GBP £2 billion deal, creating UK's largest alternative fibre platform with 8 million premises by 2027.
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CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.
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EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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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.
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Spitfire launches PSTN switch-off migration service

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Spitfire launches PSTN migration service to help UK firms leave legacy copper lines ahead of BT and Openreach's revised 2027 switch-off.
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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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Ethernity Networks boosts UEP2025 with PON capabilities

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Ethernity Networks has upgraded its UEP2025 edge platform with new PON optical line termination features, empowering operators to deploy fibre-based networks more efficiently.
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WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.
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Superloop to provide network infrastructure for Investa properties

Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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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.
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UK firms unprepared for 2025 Public Switched Telephone Network shutdown

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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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.
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Gigaclear enhances telephony services with Oculeus' RVM

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Gigaclear is set to bolster its telephony services in the UK through Oculeus' Retail Voice Management (RVM) solution.
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Superloop completes strategic transformation in FY23

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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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.
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Zinier debuts Essentials and Accelerator solutions

Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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Zinier Essentials and Accelerator solutions are part of a comprehensive suite of industry-specific, ready-to-use software built on Zinier's management platform.
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Improvement in communication technology to aid FTTx tester market: FMI

Mon, 26th Jun 2023
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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.
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Evolve launches a reseller channel and supporting portal

Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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The channel and portal further Evolve's mission of helping multi-site brands unleash their potential through network technologies.
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4th Utility appoints Top Digital Leader as CEO of Consumer Business Unit

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The full fibre broadband provider 4th Utility, appoints Steve Wilson, a top digital leader, as CEO of its newly created consumer business unit.