All Fixed broadband (FTTx) articles – Page 13
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Consumer (B2C)Virgin Media O2 levels up gaming ambitions
Operator goes toe-to-toe with other UK telcos in gaming sphere after launching ‘first venture’ into sector since merger.
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Network & InfraVirgin Media O2 lights up XGS-PON services via nexfibre
Virgin Media O2 offers multi-Gigabit broadband services over nexfibre’s newly-launched network.
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Public AffairsScotland wants ‘sufficient’ share of Project Gigabit cash
While UK’s flagship broadband roll out scheme is ramping up, Holyrood and Westminster are yet to come to an agreement on Scotland’s share of spend.
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Network & InfraIFC backs SEACOM for sub-Saharan broadband boost
IFC funds subsea cable operator SEACOM to improve broadband services in seven African nations.
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PremiumTelefónica ‘open’ to fibre tie-up with Vodafone
COO Ángel Vilá sees potential in Vodafone’s fixed assets if the struggling operator decides to leave its legacy cable behind.
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Network & InfraOTE rolls up sleeves to tackle Greece’s FTTP challenge
Group to invest €375m in FTTP for over 350,000 premises in three years.
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PremiumBT wins multimillion pound Scottish networking deal
Telemedicine and digital divide targets under BT’s management of the Scottish Wide Area Network.
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PremiumBT barely bruised as up to a million disconnect broadband
Citizens Advice data shows swathes of households dropping broadband amid cost-of-living challenge, but BT metrics hold firm.
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone FY22–23: Germany braces for impact as housing association TV contracts come up for grabs
Operator could lose significant chunk of 8.5 million TV customer base within housing associations, which generates around €800m in revenue.
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PremiumDT’s Höttges dares to hope for housing association breakthrough
DT CEO “more optimistic” now that cableco ‘rental privilege’ will be abolished from July 2024. Boost expected for TV services, with Euro 2024 TV rights an added attraction.
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PremiumVirgin Media O2 trials rural setup with Starlink, Wavemobile
Operator teams up with Starlink and Wavemobile to deliver 2G and 4G coverage to rural Wales.
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: UK government increases 5G ambitions
UK government increases 5G ambitions with new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy.
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Network & InfraTelefónica to give itself a full-fibre gift for 100th birthday
Group brings forward plans to close all copper exchanges to April 2024, completing decommissioning programme that began seven years ago.
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PremiumAllPoints’ CEO looks to show way on consolidation
Richard Jeffares, boss of one of the UK’s newest FibreCos, sees opportunities to differentiate from other altnets on network strength and community engagement.
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Premiumabrdn steps into Spanish fibre scene with Digi deal
Edinburgh-based investor to fuel fibre growth in Andalusia with new addition to its ASCI III portfolio.
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PremiumAustrian fibre challenger raises nearly half of €1bn funding target
Syndicate of six European banks provide €417.5m in financing to Magenta Telekom and Meridiam’s new fibre JV.
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PremiumDT and T-Mobile to meld broadband platforms; 5G FWA on way to Europe
Home broadband OS project to harmonise platforms on both sides of the Atlantic, giving a boost to router functionality.
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PremiumVodafone’s German FibreCo on starting line as Altice deal completes
After ticking all boxes, the 50:50 fibre JV can now launch operations.
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PremiumOfcom muscles up scrutiny of UK telcos’ inflated in-contract price hikes
Regulator launches investigation into customer clarity on in-contract, inflation-linked price hikes, which nowadays can be well above 10%.
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PremiumVodafone renews Currys deal with focus on broadband
“Multi-year” extension sees Currys retain Vodafone as its ‘exclusive’ MNO partner.