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Network & Infrastructure
UK gov commits to bolstering rural connectivity
Unleashing Rural Opportunity programme includes £7m fund to “test out new ways” of bringing together satellite, wireless and fixed line connectivity.
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Openreach earns Equinox approval despite altnet fallout
Equinox 2 wholesale pricing package gets green-lit by Ofcom after months of deliberation and consultation.
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Virgin Media O2 to release NB-IoT this year
Operator joins BT in preparing a refreshed IoT platform for release later in 2023.
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Building infra resilience will cost industry — Ofcom
UK watchdog warns sector to be prepared for the costs to comply with new Telecommunications Security Act.
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UK 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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Ofcom 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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UK 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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Vantage 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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CityFibre: 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 & Change
Connected 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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VM 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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AllPoints’ 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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Trooli’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.
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Fibrus 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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Trooli set to become latest in UK altnet consolidation
Founders of fibre challenger resign, making way for director appointments by anticipated buyer, Vauban Infrastructure Partners.
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BT and Three go “unilateral” in MBNL refocus
Sites to be upgraded independently in pursuit of autonomy, efficiency.
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‘Not all overbuild is equal’: Vorboss CEO seeks foothold in London fibre future
Tim Creswick, CEO at London altnet Vorboss, says that sharing geographical space does not mean network equivalency. Decries incumbents’ “national technical debt” in UK and elsewhere in Europe.
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UK government cements Infrastructure Bank bill in law
UK Infrastructure Bank commits to further infra investment, as new bill solidifying its objectives is granted Royal Assent.
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Spring Fibre becomes latest UK altnet to launch fibre build
UK altnet begins inaugural full-fibre build.
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Netomnia bags £230m to accelerate full-fibre expansion
UK altnet and ISP sister company obtain debt funding to ramp up network deployment, with aim to pass one million premises by end of 2023.