TOTSCo Target Launch of UK Biz Broadband ISP Switching for Early 2026 | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The One Touch Switching Company (TOTSCo), which is the industry-led company responsible for helping to implement Ofcom’s solution (One Touch Switching) for easier and quicker UK consumer switching between broadband and phone providers, has this afternoon revealed that they’re aiming to go live with a switching solution for businesses in “early 2026“. Just to recap. The current consumer focused OTS system is a Gaining Provider Led (GPL) process, where the...
Support Staff Hint Sky Broadband UK to Replace WiFi Max Kit Next Month | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Several customers of UK ISP Sky Broadband have now informed ISPreview that the provider’s support staff have recently notified them about the launch, next month, of new WiFi Max hardware. This appears to reflect both the Sky Max Hub router and the Sky Max Pod WiFi extenders. The information could be seen as an update or complement to our prior news (here), which indicated that the first large-scale customer trials of Sky Broadband’s new CityFibre powered...
Connected North: Thoughts from the show floor | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Interviews Connected North 2025 was an enormous success, bringing together key stakeholders from accross the North of the UK to discuss the digital economy and emerging technologies. Total Telecom’s very own Kieran Murphy was prowling the exhibition hall throughout the event, speaking to innovators helping the region on its digital journey. Check out his interviews below! Gareth Cottrell from CoverUp Key Tiffany Shurr from Calix Steve Morris from ACOME...
Connected America 2024: Is there a US–China 5G rollout race? | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Interview At Connected America this year, we caught up with Brooke Donilon, Vice President of Government relations at the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association to discuss unlicensed spectrum and how it can benefit consumers and businesses, spectrum policy in the US, competition with China and much more. Check out the full interview...
UK-built satellite to deliver first 3D map of Earth’s forests | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The move is part of a major European Space Agency (ESA) mission launching later this month A satellite developed and built in the UK is set to become the first in the world to measure the structure and condition of Earth’s forests in 3D from space. Known as Biomass, the satellite will use radar technology to map tropical forests over a five-year period, helping scientists understand how carbon is stored and released by forest ecosystems. ...
Rural Broadband ISP Quickline Continues UK Price Freeze for 2 More Years | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Rural-focused ISP Quickline, which is deploying their own gigabit-capable full fibre (FTTP) and fixed wireless access (FWA) broadband networks across rural parts of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in England, this week said they were “proud to say our customers don’t have to worry about unfair [price hikes]” after continuing their price freeze. The announcement, which was celebrated by the handing out of free ice cream in several of their recently covered...
BT Group Finally Sells Italian Division to Telecoms Provider Retelit | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Telecoms and broadband giant BT Group, which is primarily focused upon and based in the United Kingdom, has continued efforts to reduce their international operations this week by announcing a “preliminary” agreement to sell their sometimes troubled Italian business (BT Italia S.p.A) to Retelit for an undisclosed sum. The unit being sold, which focused on business-to-business services, generated revenues of approximately €160m (£136m) in 2024. The deal...
O2 UK Give Mobile Customers Discount with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Mobile operator O2 (Virgin Media) has today informed us that customers of their various Airtime plans can now take ‘Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’ for £14.99 per month and get a £1 airtime saving – offering access to hundreds of games with an annual saving of £12. Game Pass Ultimate is now one of several subscriptions O2 customers can enjoy through O2 Extras via the MyO2 App. Those joining O2 or upgrading to a new plan can also choose Game Pass Ultimate as a...
Royal Borough of Kingston in London to Get New 10km Full Fibre Network | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Digital infrastructure firm Boldyn Networks, which is perhaps best known for helping to build a number of open access UK mobile and fibre networks, has been picked by Kingston Council (Kingston upon Thames) in London to build a new 10km long fibre (broadband, Ethernet etc.) network in the royal borough. Virgin Media’s business division will also be involved. Work to install the new network, which is being conducted in partnership with Transport for...
UK Government Confirms Europe-first Ban on SIM Farms | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The UK government has today confirmed its intent to ban SIM Farms (both possession and supply) some 6 months after the new Crime and Policing Bill (CPB) receives Royal Assent. The move is designed to better protect the public from fraudsters and scammers who also use the devices for criminal purposes (e.g. sending scam/spam messages and calls to mobile users). Just for some context. SIM farms are electronic devices that are capable of using five or more...