Latest UK Headlines – Page 17
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PremiumVodafone tests emergency alert as part of national trial
New emergency alert service successfully tested by Vodafone UK, EE, and Virgin Media O2, but with some problems apparent on Three’s network.
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PremiumBT endeavours to slash Scope 2 emissions with PPA
Group enters into corporate PPA with renewable energy infrastructure investment company TRIG.
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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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PremiumVodafone UK begins roll out of onsite solar panels
OpCo fits rooftop solar panels to exchange network site in Gloucester.
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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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PremiumBT signs ‘new and improved’ FM contracts
CBRE et al earn extensions as part of Better Workplace estate revamp.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Álvarez‑Pallete calls for caution on fast‑developing GenAI
Álvarez‑Pallete calls for caution on fast‑developing GenAI.
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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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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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PremiumVantage DC builds up UK presence with second London site
Vantage Data Centers accelerates UK expansion with second London campus in the works.
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PremiumCityFibre: Openreach strategy puts UK foreign investment at risk
CityFibre execs in Manchester and Madrid warn Ofcom that Openreach’s Equinox 2 pricing model jeopardises success story of foreign direct investment in UK infra.
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Strategy & ChangeConnected North: Big players stay cool on UK altnet consolidation
All eyes on what CityFibre, VM O2, and parent Liberty Global will do in crowded UK fibre scene, but they’re not in a rush to start buying.
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PremiumVM O2 puts Cornerstone stake in shop window
Operator reportedly moving forward with plans to sell at least half of its 50% share in UK TowerCo joint venture.
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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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PremiumBT wants “critical” role in UK’s quantum future
Group’s Tim Whitley promotes BT’s part in UK quantum R&D as funding tranche opens up.
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PremiumRebranded BT Pension Scheme division bags first client
BTPS’s primary service provider renamed Brightwell as part of move into world of fiduciary service provision.
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PremiumVM O2 pilots emergency alert tech ahead of UK trial
New emergency alert service successfully tested on VM O2, EE, and Three networks, with national trial on the way.
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PremiumVM O2 expands mobile recording partnership with Dubber
Expanded partnership gives VM O2 Business customers access to Dubber’s full portfolio of mobile recording services and connected systems via single, secure platform.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT splits with fleet maintenance partner Rivus
Telco awards fleet maintenance contract to new provider Holman after split with 2019 carve-out Rivus.
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PremiumTrooli’s top duo resigns; suitor Vauban places execs on board
Founders of UK fibre challenger step down from board, making way for director appointments by anticipated French buyer.