Latest UK Headlines – Page 42
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PremiumVfUK dims Project Beacon in London
Active network-sharing agreement with Telefónica UK in London starts to unwind, as previously mooted.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach paves way for 1.8Gbps fibre
Tiered FTTP services trialled in Swansea ahead of 2023 launch.
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: Volt’s customer base breaks one million
VM O2’s Volt customer base exceeds one million; dunnhumby aids Tesco Mobile on customer data.
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EventwatchArch 2022: Vodafone steps up call for DAB drivers
Jorge Bento asks vendor community to help build use-cases.
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Public AffairsCWU warns of further strikes: “BT management can’t keep hiding”
Union claims BT boss Jansen “doesn’t think his workers are worthy of a pay negotiation”.
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Suppliers & SCMBT buying chief says top priority is ‘unwinding’ China reliance
Board of Directors asks CPO Cyril Pourrat to present new strategy focused on cutting dependence on Chinese tech.
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PremiumVM O2 Business taps Netcracker for BSS unification
JV chooses NEC subsidiary to bring all revenue management functions onto one platform.
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Enterprise (B2B)Bills keep totting up for UK’s emergency network delays — now to shore up device support
Massive, multi-billion, multi-year Emergency Services Network project overrun creates concertina effect in first responder network supply chain.
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M&ACellnex UK takes neutral host to new frontiers
CK Hutchison transaction looks set to complete “in the coming weeks”.
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Network & InfrastructureUK’s Shared Rural Network takes “huge step” towards goals
Rollout plans to combat total not‑spots now agreed, with formal site reviews due by 2023.
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M&ATop EU lawyer casts shadow over telco M&A
ECJ Attorney-General says General Court wrong to rule against EC’s blocking of proposed O2–Three UK merger back in 2016.
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Network & InfrastructureBT engineers step up after Shetland cut off from internet
Emergency declared as residents restricted to emergency calls only.
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Network & InfrastructureRural broadband boost in Scottish independence plan
Economic plans for independent Scotland include £20bn infrastructure fund.
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Network & InfrastructureBT-powered VAR ready for Scottish Premiership debut
BT offers critical connectivity services to support roll out of VAR in Scottish top‑flight.
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Network & InfrastructureBT handed Huawei ban reprieve after extensions
The UK government has pushed back its Huawei replacement mandate following BT concerns about service disruption.
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Network & InfrastructureOfcom reports minimal progress on UK mobile coverage
Numbers remain largely flat since January 2022 update.
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Products & ServicesVirgin Media O2 looks to extend support for benefit claimants
Essential Broadband package targeted at those on Universal Credit gets 16% price slash as VM O2 responds to recent Ofcom challenge to industry.
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Venturing & InvestmentsDT interest Community Fibre secures another billion in funding
FTTP altnet backed by BT shareholder gains cash for next rollout phase.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVirgin Media O2 partners FleetCor on move to EVs
Drivers to receive direct reimbursement for both on-the-go and home charging.