Vodafone UK and Nokia trial 50Gbps FTTP broadband in their Newbury lab | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Broadband and mobile giant Vodafone UK has today revealed a bit more information on their recent trial of 50G Passive Optical Network (50G PON) architecture, which was first hinted at yesterday during the soft launch of their new 8Gbps broadband package via their existing 10Gbps capable XGS-PON powered full fibre (FTTP) network. A number of UK broadband operators have, in recently years, conducted very early trials of 50G PON technology, including ITS...
Report calls for immediate Gov review of UK broadband USO to tackle digital divide | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More A new report from Consumer Scotland, which is the statutory and independent voice for consumers in Scotland, has called for a series of improvements to address the ongoing “digital divide” that results in rural areas experiencing “poorer access to the latest broadband and mobile technology“. The report recommends an urgent review of 10Mbps USO, as well as other measures. The Connected Consumers Report (PDF), which uses Ofcom’s latest data for Spring...
Broadband ISP TalkTalk exits controlling UK stake in Telecom Acquisitions Ltd | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The TalkTalk Group has this week relinquished its controlling stake in the Horsham-based Telecom Acquisitions Group (TAL), which is a holding company for a number of familiar retail broadband ISP brands (Home Telecom, Eclipse Broadband etc.). The move means that TAL is now operating as a totally separate company. According to the latest update to company records on Companies House, which has been spotted by ISPreview, both the TalkTalk Telecom Group and...
Sky UK extends satellite TV partnership with SES into the 2030s | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Global satellite provider SES, which operates a large global network of satellites that can deliver video and data services to 99% of the world’s population, has today signed another extension of their existing partnership with Sky. This will see them continuing to provide capacity to support the Sky Q TV service in the UK and Ireland beyond 2029, and into the 2030s. Sky UK has spent the past few years putting a lot more effort into pushing their new...
Openreach extend discounts to help migrate legacy UK phone and broadband lines | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Network operator Openreach has today announced that they’ve extended a number of special discounts to help support ISPs as they migrate customers off the old Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The previous offers were due to end on 31st October 2026 and will now run all the way until the final switch-off date on 31st January 2027. Broadband, phone, telecare providers, councils and consumers are currently working feverishly to migrate 1.2 million...
Helios Towers partners with UNICEF to support children across Africa | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release Helios Towers and UNICEF have announced a multi-year partnership to expand internet connectivity and digital learning access for children and young people across Africa, supporting two flagship UNICEF initiatives – Giga and Learning Passport. The partnership will combine Helios Towers’ telecommunications infrastructure expertise with UNICEF’s global leadership in digital inclusion to help connect schools and expand access to quality...
Broadband ISP Olilo launches UK ASN and IPv6 PI sponsorship service | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Broadband provider Olilo has informed ISPreview that they’ve launched an Autonomous System Number (ASN) and IPv6 Provider-Independent (PI) sponsorship service, allowing individuals, businesses, hosting providers and smaller network operators to obtain their own internet resources without needing to maintain their own RIPE NCC LIR relationship. Just for a bit of context. A Local Internet Registry (LIR) in the UK, such as your broadband provider, a web...
Virgin Media O2 update on status of UK Community Forum upgrades | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Broadband and mobile providers Virgin Media and O2 (VMO2) have today provided a brief update to ISPreview on the status of their popular customer community forums, which have been offline since the start of this year for a major platform upgrade (originally they were also going to be merged but this was later abandoned). Both operators took their separate community forums offline for new postings in January 2026 (here) and later removed public access to...
FLAG invests in Indian, Asian, and Trans-Pacific subsea cable routes | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release Investments in MIST, I2SEA and ECHO in line with its Vision 2030 strategy to provide multiple paths for resilient connectivity FLAG, one of the world’s largest privately owned subsea cable operators, today announced a series of strategic network investments spanning India, Asia and key Trans-Pacific corridors, further strengthening connectivity between these regions and the United States. The investments include participation in the MIST...
Vodafone UK launch new 8Gbps speed Pro 4 broadband plans and 5G service | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Internet, mobile and phone provider Vodafone UK has today soft launched a new range of fixed line “Pro 4 Broadband” packages, which will harness their next‑gen tri-band WiFi 7 router (Ultra Hub 7+) and CityFibre’s national full fibre (FTTP) network to deliver 8Gbps speeds via 50G PON technology. The operator has also launched a 5G social tariff from just £11 a month. Breaking news.. more to...