Wales Adopts Rules to Ensure New Build Homes Get Gigabit Broadband | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The Welsh Government (WG) has confirmed that new rules will be introduced across wales from 1st July 2025, which broadly follow England’s own updated Building Regulations by requiring housing developers to “ensure all new build houses be equipped with gigabit broadband capability” (some exceptions apply). Just to recap. At the end of 2024 around 78% of premises in Wales were already within reach of “gigabit-capable broadband” speeds (here), although we...
Data centres, hospitals, and energy companies targeted by new cybersecurity laws | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will tighten cyber defence rules for the UK’s critical infrastructure operators and their key suppliers The UK government has announced the full scope of its upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital defences and reduce the growing risks posed by cyber threats. Set to be introduced later this year, the bill will place tougher cybersecurity requirements on...
Huawei launches industry’s first AI-native core network at MWC 2025 | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Contributed Article At MWC Barcelona, Huawei hosted its 5G-A Core Summit, bringing together over 100 industry executives from across the globe including representatives from GSMA and Dell’Oro and Tier1 operators. Under the theme “5G-A Intelligent Core Enabling New Entries,” discussions focused on how AI-powered 5G-A core networks can drive innovation, enhance user experiences, and optimise network operations for operators. The launch of the first...
Telefónica Tech helps Vecttor do away with physical car keys | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The ‘keyless solution’ will allow drivers to access and turn on their vehicle using an app This week, Vecttor, a subsidiary of Spanish vehicle for hire company Cabify, has announced it will incorporate a new digital key solution from Telefónica Tech and its partner Geotab. The solution, simply called ‘Keyless’, will allow Vecttor’s drivers to access and turn on their vehicles via the ‘Vecttor Driver’ app, removing the need for a physical key. This,...
Indian govt more than doubles stake in Vodafone Idea | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The move will raise the government’s stake to just under 50% This week, stricken telco Vodafone Idea (Vi) has revealed that the Indian government has converted INR369.5 billion ($4.3 billion) it is owed by the operator into equity, raising its stake in the business from 22.6% to 49%. The move is related to a government relief package arranged for the telecoms sector back in 2021, which gave the government the option of converting Vi’s upcoming...
Nokia and Amazon Sign Patent Deal to Settle Streaming Dispute | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The long-running pan-European battle over video streaming-related technology between Nokia and Amazon (Prime) has this morning been settled with the announcement of a new license agreement – Nokia’s first patent license deal with a major streaming platform. But the terms of the agreement remain confidential. Nokia originally filed several legal challenges against Amazon in 2023 for the allegedly unauthorised use of their video-related technologies in...
Broadband and UK Network Supplier Net Lynk Ceases Trading | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More More sad news for the UK telecommunications and broadband industry today as Net Lynk (Net Lynk Direct Limited), which was a widely used distribution supplier for many network operators and ISPs, has “ceased trading” and “no further orders can now be taken“. A good number of providers (e.g. KCOM, Zen Internet and others) are likely to feel the impact. According to Companies House, the Birmingham-based company officially appointed an administrator on 17th...
ISP LilaConnect Pick Genexis Kit to Enhance UK FTTP Broadband Service | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More UK ISP LilaConnect, which following the VX FIBER merger is now part of Freedom Fibre‘s new Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network (here), has reached an agreement with Genexis to help “enhance their home broadband experience” through the use of new wireless routers and extenders. The agreement means that LilaConnect will be able to deploy the Genexis’ Aura E650 Wi-Fi 6 gateway, and the Pulse EX600 mesh-extender, combined with the powerful...
ISP Cuckoo Broadband Hails Launch of Scented Wi-Fi – Whiff-Fi UPDATE | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Internet service provider Cuckoo today claims to have launched the “world’s first Wi-Fi-powered fragrance diffusion system” – Whiff-Fi, which is expressed as being a “stylish egg-shaped router” that also integrates a “revolutionary diffuser” and enables you to smell what you’re browsing online. Using Cuckoo’s new Proprietary Olfactory Optimisation Technology (POOT), the Whiff-Fi box turns a customer’s searches into scents, filling their space with over...
UK Mobile Operators Attempt to Dismiss GBP3.3bn Overcharging Case | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Mobile operators including EE (BT), Vodafone, Three UK and O2 (Virgin Media) yesterday attempted to dismiss a class action claim worth “at least” £3.285bn. The case, brought by consumer rights champion Justin Gutmann and law firm Charles Lyndon, accuses the operators of overcharging for mobile handsets beyond the end of their contractual term. As most people know, mobile operators tend to offer a choice of either SIM Only (airtime) plans or plans that...