London Underground Set to Complete 4G and 5G Mobile Build by End of 2026 | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks have published a progress update for their roll-out of 4G and 5G mobile (mobile broadband) coverage on the London Underground, which reveals that more sections of the Bakerloo, Metropolitan and Circle line are now live. The project is currently on target to complete by the end of 2026. Just to recap. Boldyn Networks, using kit from Nokia and others, currently holds a 20-year concession deal with TfL, which...
New Beaufort Subsea Fibre Cable Between Ireland and UK Makes Progress | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Plans by Amazon (AWS) and Vodafone to deploy a new high‑capacity subsea fibre optic cable link between Ireland and the United Kingdom (Wales), as part of the ‘Beaufort Cable’ system, appear to be making progress, with new planning applications helping to confirm the expected landing sites. The Beaufort Cable System is essentially envisaged as being a replacement for the ESAT‑1 cable (installed in 1999 by ESAT Telecom and later acquired by BT), which...
Study Claims Broadband is the One UK Bill That Hasn’t Gone up in a Decade | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More A new study from Broadband Genie has compared the cumulative prices of common household expenses, including utilities, council tax, groceries, transport, and entertainment. The result identifies that the average cost of a “new” broadband subscription is 10% cheaper than it was in 2016. According to the results, a decade ago a new broadband deal had an effective monthly cost of £25.19, yet today it claims that bill payers can sign up to a new deal for...
AMD, Dell and University of Cambridge set SAIL on AI lab | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release From accelerating scientific discovery and advancing healthcare research to transforming public services, AI is becoming a critical driver of innovation and economic growth across the U.K. To help advance the next generation of AI infrastructure and AI-powered scientific breakthroughs, AMD, Dell Technologies and the University of Cambridge have announced plans to establish the new Sovereign AI Innovation Lab (SAIL) in the United Kingdom....
Ofcom Set to Auction Upper 1.4GHz Band for UK 4G and 5G Mobile in 2027 | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The UK telecoms regulator has today set out their plan to auction off a 25MHz (frequency) slice of the 1.4GHz radio spectrum band (i.e. the “Upper Block” of 1492 to 1517MHz) to mobile operators (EE, O2, Vodafone / Three UK) for use in their 4G and 5G based mobile broadband services, which will take place during the first half of 2027. Just for some context. The lower part (40MHz) of the L-Band spectrum (i.e 1452 to 1492MHz) is already being used by...
BT Business Launch Prioritised 4G and 5G Access for Mission-Critical Sectors | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Communications and broadband provider BT Business has today announced the launch of a new “prioritisation capability” delivered over EE’s commercial mobile network. The new feature, called Mission Boost ™, enables organisations in “critical sectors” to access prioritised 4G and 5G connectivity during periods of congestion or high demand. Mission Boost is said to form part of BT’s new MissionNet portfolio, which reflects a mix of connectivity, cloud...
Ofcom Close UK Broadband ISP Switching Enforcement Programme | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The UK telecoms, media and internet content regulator, Ofcom, has closed their enforcement programme for the newest consumer broadband and phone switching system (One Touch Switching). The regulator found that, despite some initial problems, the majority of customers are now successfully switching providers using OTS. The OTS system, which went live on 12th September 2024 via a central messaging platform that is run by the industry-funded One Touch...
Openreach Says No BIG BANG in Jan 2027 When UK Analogue Phones Switch-Off | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The Senior Manager for All IP Migrations and Exchange Exit at Openreach, Juliette Scott, has revealed in a new interview that 1.9 million UK lines are yet to switch to a digital alternative ahead of the closure of the old analogue phone (PSTN / WLR) service in early 2027. But for consumers who fail to switch in time, there “won’t be a big bang on 1st February 2027“. Just to recap. The legacy phone switch-off was previously delayed to 31st January 2027 in...
Removal of Mobile Mast Near Essex Villages Leaves Locals with Connectivity Woes | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Residents in the two Essex (England) villages of Langham and Dedham, which are both home to around 3,000 people, have been left to suffer from poor to non-existent mobile connectivity after a local mobile mast at Gun Hill (Ipswich Road) was removed last month without the local authority approving a replacement site. The situation, which reminds us of the recent and quite protracted problems in the Welsh village of Tenby (here and here), began after...
Giffgaff Launch Unlimited 4G and 5G Mobile Data for Just £14 Per Month | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Mobile operator giffgaff, which is owned by Telefónica and uses O2 UK’s virtual operator (mvno) platform, today claims to have launched its “best ever” unlimited mobile data (mobile broadband) plan for just £14 per month on an 18-month minimum contract term (reduced from its normal price of £25 a month); they’ve also cut the price of their 30-day plan. As usual this plan includes unlimited data, unlimited calls and texts, up to 5GB of inclusive roaming...