All BDUK (Project Gigabit) articles – Page 5
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PremiumEssam hails UK wireless strategy as DSIT sets 5G goals
Vodafone supporting government’s attempt to inject urgency into UK 5G development to unlock economic benefits, with 5G SA expected to reach all by 2030.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: InfraVia fuels energy transition with new metals fund
InfraVia Capital Partners launches Critical Metals Fund to support transition to renewable energy sources.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: Orbex begins work on UK mainland spaceport
UK-based launch service provider starts up construction of vertical launch site in northern Scotland.
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PremiumUK gov has ‘arrangements’ to protect Project Gigabit amid supplier squeeze
Building Digital UK says taxpayer-funded supply contracts are sheltered from partner collapse or acquisition, amid ongoing expectation of sector consolidation.
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PremiumOfcom ponders neutral host spectrum as UK gov pushes for faster progress
Ofcom’s spectrum policy director says that doing more to enable neutral host network providers to leverage their own spectrum is “on the radar”.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: AtlasEdge bags new funding to fuel growth
AtlasEdge fortified data centre construction efforts with new financing from consortium led by ING Bank.
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PremiumUK gov discussing new ‘fund’ to fill Project Gigabit gaps
Building Digital UK considers new ‘product’ to fuel next stage of government Gigabit programme.
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PremiumFibrus CEO shrugs off altnet challenges, expands roll out goals
Fibrus aiming to pass one million premises “in the future” after meeting target of reaching 250,000 premises by the end of March 2023.
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PremiumOpenreach’s Milligan takes on expanded commercial remit
Katie Milligan replaces Kim Mears as Openreach hunts down fibre‑building targets.
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Network & InfrastructureAltnets gear up for Ofcom’s switching mandate
New wholesale platform providers step up to help fibre altnets offer wholesale services and support upcoming One-Touch Switch rules.
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M&AFTTP buyer’s guide: consolidation rife among UK altnets
Fibre-building upstarts and established incumbents target multimillion-premises infrastructure within next several years, putting M&A on agenda for many.
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PremiumScottish government adds £36m to R100 pot
Reaching 100% programme to spend big to cover an extra 2,637 rural properties.
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PremiumBT people moves: Enterprise builds on Health and Defence strengths
Enterprise efforts to return to growth mean investment in Health and Defence verticals and changes to Corporate & Public Sector leadership.
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Strategy & ChangeUK’s new Digital Strategy ‘lacks long-term vision’
TechUK claims new strategy would need to be updated in 2024 to ‘remain relevant’.
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Network & InfrastructureFunding keeps flowing for UK full-fibre altnets
Investor appetite still strong for UK’s busy fibre build scene. Altnets swell ranks to 100 and counting, some start to snap up rivals. Old guard Openreach keeps ahead of the pack with seven million premises passed for full-fibre rollout.
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Network & InfrastructureFibre in Water trials set to boost remote 5G rollout
Tests of fibre broadband technology within water mains infrastructure will examine potential for using water pipes to bring Gigabit connectivity to remote areas. 5G masts to be linked to 17km stretch of network as part of £3.2m project. New industrial use-cases for connectivity intended to minimise water leaks and ...
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PremiumBT people moves: Enterprise names new central government lead
Changes at Group aim to drive talent and leadership transformation. Digital grows with new Corporate Affairs Director and technical appointments in the UK and India. Enterprise accounts leadership swaps include changes at retail and logistics and central government verticals. Building Digital UK looks to populate new Board of Directors; ...
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Digital ReportsBTwatch Report #332 – February 2022
Key stories include: Q3: Jansen confident despite rough numbers | BT airs concern on Cellnex tower deal | BT Sport finds JV buddy | Rackspace backs BT hybrid cloud | DCMS fibre plans in doubt
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Network & InfrastructureMacquarie linked with £10bn UK infrastructure boost
Australian group points to planned investments in UK broadband. Macquarie has snapped up local providers including KCOM, Voneus, and Wavenet.
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Public AffairsDCMS told to get a grip on Project Gigabit
“Disappointed” accounts committee frustrated by lack of measurable progress and clear plans for reaching 2025 target of 85% ultrafast coverage. Department blasted for lack of meaningful legislation on removal of barriers to deployment. DCMS still seeking clarity from operators on national rollout plans.