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Technology company Dotlines UK, which among other things supplies various services to UK ISPs (Catena cloud platform, routers etc.) and also runs the new broadband provider Carnival Internet, has today published its interim results for the first half of 2026 following its admission to AIM (sub-market of the London Stock Exchange) on 11th May 2026. (more…)
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Broadband and mobile giant Vodafone UK has today revealed a bit more information on their recent trial of 50G Passive Optical Network (50G PON) architecture, which was first hinted at yesterday during the soft launch of their new 8Gbps broadband package via their existing 10Gbps capable XGS-PON powered full fibre (FTTP) network. (more…)
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A new report from Consumer Scotland, which is the statutory and independent voice for consumers in Scotland, has called for a series of improvements to address the ongoing “digital divide” that results in rural areas experiencing “poorer access to the latest broadband and mobile technology“. The report recommends an urgent review of 10Mbps USO, as well as other measures. (more…)
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The TalkTalk Group has this week relinquished its controlling stake in the Horsham-based Telecom Acquisitions Group (TAL), which is a holding company for a number of familiar retail broadband ISP brands (Home Telecom, Eclipse Broadband etc.). The move means that TAL is now operating as a totally separate company. (more…)
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Global satellite provider SES, which operates a large global network of satellites that can deliver video and data services to 99% of the world’s population, has today signed another extension of their existing partnership with Sky. This will see them continuing to provide capacity to support the Sky Q TV service in the UK and Ireland beyond 2029, and into the 2030s. (more…)
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Network operator Openreach has today announced that they’ve extended a number of special discounts to help support ISPs as they migrate customers off the old Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The previous offers were due to end on 31st October 2026 and will now run all the way until the final switch-off date on 31st January 2027. (more…)
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Helios Towers and UNICEF have announced a multi-year partnership to expand internet connectivity and digital learning access for children and young people across Africa, supporting two flagship UNICEF initiatives – Giga and Learning Passport.
The partnership will combine Helios Towers’ telecommunications infrastructure expertise with UNICEF’s global leadership in digital inclusion to help connect schools and expand access to quality education in underserved communities.
Through the collaboration, Helios Towers will support efforts to advance school connectivity mapping and infrastructure development through Giga – the joint UNICEF and International Telecommunication Union initiative that aims to support governments in connecting every school to the internet by 2030.
The company will also support expanded access to Learning Passport, a UNICEF programme that delivers high-quality, flexible and portable digital learning that enables children and young people to continue learning anywhere, at any time, both online and offline.
The partnership will initially focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi and Tanzania, with additional support planned for another country in West Africa, where Helios Towers’ established in-market presence and engineering capability will help extend connectivity to communities where access remains limited.
Africa is home to the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, with an estimated eight out of ten people expected to be born on the continent this century. Expanding reliable internet connectivity for schools is critical to ensuring children and young people can access education, develop digital skills and participate fully in future economies.
Helios Towers’ investment strategy focuses on underserved and high-growth markets, supporting connectivity infrastructure where need and potential impact are greatest. By contributing technical expertise, local operational knowledge and long-term market presence, the company will help strengthen scalable models for digital transformation across Africa.
“Connectivity is a core enabler of education, social inclusion and long-term economic growth. As a mobile tower company operating across Africa and the Middle East, we see first-hand how access to reliable connectivity can transform communities. Our partnership with UNICEF reflects our commitment to expanding digital inclusion and helping connect the next generation to learning, skills and opportunity,” said Tom Greenwood, Chief Executive Officer of Helios Towers.
“Digital connectivity is increasingly essential for learning, opportunity and helping children reach their full potential,” said Philip Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer of UNICEF UK. “Through partnerships like this, UNICEF is working with governments, communities and the private sector to remove barriers to education and build systems that enable children to learn, grow and thrive. We are grateful to Helios Towers for its commitment to expanding connectivity where the need is greatest, helping bring quality learning opportunities to children and young people in underserved communities and supporting our shared ambition to make childhood unstoppable.”
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Broadband provider Olilo has informed ISPreview that they’ve launched an Autonomous System Number (ASN) and IPv6 Provider-Independent (PI) sponsorship service, allowing individuals, businesses, hosting providers and smaller network operators to obtain their own internet resources without needing to maintain their own RIPE NCC LIR relationship. (more…)
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Broadband and mobile providers Virgin Media and O2 (VMO2) have today provided a brief update to ISPreview on the status of their popular customer community forums, which have been offline since the start of this year for a major platform upgrade (originally they were also going to be merged but this was later abandoned). (more…)
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