Openreach Testing Relaxed Rules for UK Exchange Closure Pilot | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Network operator Openreach (BT) are testing a relaxation of their FTTP broadband Priority Exchange Stop Sell rules and Copper line re-arrangement in the Kenton Road Exchange area. This is one of the three exchanges taking part in their initial pilot project to test approaches, before eventually closing c.4,600 of their legacy exchanges from 2030 onwards. At present Openreach operates around 5,600 UK exchanges, but only c. 1,000 of those are used to...
UK Gov Boosts Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO Broadband Satellites by £140m | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The UK Government has agreed to commit a further £140m (€163.3) of public investment to help Eutelsat grow and expand its constellation of OneWeb ultrafast broadband satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The funding will be combined with other investments, such as €750m from France (the French State), to support a total capital increase of €1.5 billion (£1.29bn). Just to recap. OneWeb (aka – Eutelsat OneWeb), which was originally rescued from bankruptcy...
Openreach Speeds Up Proactive FTTP Broadband Upgrades by UK ISPs | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Network operator Openreach (BT) has tweaked their Proactive FTTP Upgrades process for ISPs, which allows providers to optionally reduce the normal lead time of 6 weeks. Just to be clear, it’s normally consumers that initiate an upgrade, but with proactive upgrades the initiator is your ISP (this can help with copper broadband [ADSL/FTTC/G.fast] to full fibre migrations). Proactive migrations thus arise where your ISP proposes an upgrade to their new...
High Court Rejects Phones 4u Appeal in Damages Claim vs O2, EE and Vodafone UK | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The long-running saga of former high street mobile phone retailed Phones 4u (P4u), which fell into administration in 2014 and claimed that key mobile operators (e.g. O2, EE and Vodafone) had colluded to drive them out of business, may have finally come to an end after the Court of Appeal in London dismissed each ground of the case. In case anybody has forgotten. O2 decided not to renew their new connections contract with P4u in October 2012 and a year...
Texas launches $3.8bn broadband grant programme | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The Texas Comptroller’s office has officially commenced the application process for more than $3.8 billion in funding to advance broadband infrastructure across the state. This substantial investment, administered by the Broadband Development Office (BDO), combines federal dollars from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program with state contributions from the Texas Match Assistance Program (TMAP). The initiative aims to extend...
Kenya launches early market talks for Horn of Africa fibre optic corridor | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The Government of Kenya, through its Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy and the ICT Authority, is advancing plans to install a high-capacity fibre optic cable along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor. This initiative is part of the broader Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP), which is funded by the World Bank. The project aims to enhance digital connectivity not only within Kenya’s northern regions but also by...
Vodafone Greece unveils €1 billion plan to expand fibre and 5G networks through 2029 | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Vodafone Greece has outlined an ambitious €1 billion investment plan for the period 2024 to 2029, with a firm focus on expanding and upgrading the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. Central to this strategy is the accelerated development of the fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network and the enhancement of the 5G mobile network, positioning the company not merely as a connectivity provider but as a comprehensive technology partner for households...
UKHSA Publish New Study Assessing Exposures to 5G Mobile Radio Waves | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The issue of mobile broadband networks and human health just cropped up again after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published the outcome from its “extensive programme of research” to assess exposures from 5G Base Stations. The study found exposure to radio waves from 5G remain “well below the guidelines” and is “generally lower or similar” to 4G EMF exposure. At present, the only known health impact from radio (wireless) signals in a low power...
Disney+ and ITV Deal to Exchange Streaming TV Shows and Movies | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Internet video streaming provider Disney+ (Walt Disney Company) has signed a new strategic agreement with British TV broadcaster ITV, which will enable both platforms to exchange TV and movie content between each other’s respective broadband streaming services (e.g. ITVX). Starting from 16th July 2025, a curated, and regularly refreshed selection of popular TV shows and movies from Disney+ and ITVX will be available to viewers on both platforms “at no...
4G and 5G Mobile Coverage Extends to More of London Underground | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The latest progress update from Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks has revealed that they’ve now extended 4G and 5G mobile (mobile broadband) coverage on the London Underground and Central London to include further sections of the Piccadilly, Northern and Victoria lines. This can be harnessed by all the major mobile operators. Just to recap. Boldyn Networks (formerly BAI), using kit from Nokia and others, currently holds a 20-year concession...