Infracapital-backed UK ISP Gigaclear, which tends to focus on deploying gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband networks across rural parts of England, has announced that they’ve started work in Buckingham to connect the town and outlying villages of Maids Moreton, Chackmore, Radclive, Gawcott and Padbury. So far the operator’s network, which currently covers around 250,000 premises, is […]
BT announces apprentice hiring spree for 2022
Today, BT has announced its latest drive to hire and develop the next generation of telecoms professionals, with plans to hire over 600 apprentices in 2022 as part of their September intake.
This total represents a significant increase from last year, in which BT hired 428 people in related roles.
The roles available will reportedly span a wide variety of subject areas…
ISP Grain Name Next 8 UK Towns and Cities for 1Gbps Broadband
Alternative broadband ISP Grain has today named the next batch of 8 UK towns and cities where they expect to build their new gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network, which includes the likes of Wigan in Greater Manchester and Preston in Lancashire. The provider, which is being supported by an equity investment of £75m from Equitix (here), […]
CommunityFibre Aim FTTP Broadband for 2.2 Million London Homes
London-focused UK ISP CommunityFibre (CF), which has already covered 435,000 premises with their 3Gbps Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network, has today announced a huge increase in their rollout plan that will see them extend to cover 2.2 million homes in London by the end of 2024. Until today the provider, which also owns Box Broadband – […]
WightFibre Named First UK ISP to Win Key Customer Service Award
Internet provider WightFibre, which is currently rolling out a new gigabit speed Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network across the Isle of Wight (South Coast of Hampshire), appears to have become the first broadband ISP in the UK to secure the Institute of Customer Service‘s (ICS) ServiceMark with Distinction Accreditation. The accolade, which is said to reflect an […]
BT Set to Create 600 New UK Apprenticeship and Graduate Jobs
Broadband and telecoms giant BT has announced that they intend to recruit over 600 apprentices and graduates this year (up from 428 last year), which forms part of their September 2022 intake. This will reflect roles spanning areas such as engineering (5G and FTTP etc.), UK customer service, research and cyber-security. The new roles are […]
Verizon teams up with Atos for 5G edge solution as C-band rollout soars
Today, Verizon Business has announced a new partnership with French company Atos, a company specialising on IT services, including unified communications, cloud, big data and cybersecurity.
The deal will see the companies co-create “immersive digital experiences that fully exercise 5G environments on the edge of their networks”, according to the press release.
As part of the partnership…
Credit Suisse Predict 90 Percent UK Full Fibre Coverage for 2025
A recent report from banking giant Credit Suisse has estimated that Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband networks will cover 90% of the UK by 2025. The country was also found to be the “most attractive market” for incremental investment in such networks, thanks to “strong build momentum and interest” in faster broadband. At present over 30% of […]
Israel set to become gateway for East–West data traffic
Today, Israel’s Partner Communications has announced that it has signed a new $12.6 million deal with Tamares Telecom to deploy a terrestrial fibre network reaching across Israel from East to West, helping better connect Asia to Europe.
The cable will span around 300km over the country, linking Haifa, on the Mediterranean Sea…
BT Begin OpenRAN Trial in Hull UK to Boost Mobile Broadband
Mobile operator EE (BT) has today announced that they’ve joined with existing network supplier Nokia to conduct one of their first UK trials of Open Radio Access Network (OpenRAN) technology in the East Yorkshire City of Hull, which they hope will “enhance [the] mobile broadband experience” for locals. At present, mobile operators that want to […]