Go Internet Quietly Deploys Own Full Fibre Broadband to Isle of Wight Village | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Ryde-based UK broadband ISP Go Internet has, in an unexpected development, revealed that they’ve just completed the deployment of their own gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network to reach the rural community of Chale, which is a scenic village on the south-west coast of the Isle of Wight (England). At present the dominant full fibre networks on the island are run by Openreach and WightFibre. In fact, WightFibre has already deployed their...
Broadband Provider Select Telecom Ltd Acquired by Ramside Estates | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Durham-based hospitality provider Ramside Estates, which operates a number of hotels and bars across North East England, has acquired the little-known but Newcastle-based broadband and phone provider Select Telecom for an undisclosed sum. The ISP, which doesn’t appear to have updated its website or social media profile for years (they’re still using unsecured HTTP too), is said to have long provided Ramside Estates with connectivity services (support,...
Giant Deploy Native IPv6 Internet Addresses Across UK Broadband Network | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Liverpool-based UK ISP Giant has informed ISPreview that they’ve finally managed to deploy native Internet Protocol v6 (IPv6) addressing across their broadband network, which is sure to be welcomed by their residential customers that currently use IPv4 addresses via Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT or IP address sharing). Just for some context. IP addresses help to connect your software and devices with others around the online world – like an ID number for your...
£70m High Speed Broadband Project in Wales Gets New Supplier After Error | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The Welsh Government (WG) has revealed that an “unforeseen administrative error” meant they neglected to name one of the approved suppliers for their £70m (public subsidy) Extending High Speed Broadband (EHSB) project when the original list was announced earlier this year (here). The supplier, BB4W Ltd (Broadband 4 Wales), has now been added to the framework. Just to recap. Earlier this year the WG confirmed that Openreach (BT), Fibrus, Wifinity and...
EE introduces premium ‘Fast Lane’ 5G network slicing service | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The service will ensure that Fast Lane users continue to receive high-quality mobile service even in busy areas like concerts and sporting events This week, EE has announced the launch of the UK’s first commercial network slicing service for consumers and businesses. The new service, dubbed Fast Lane, shifts customers to a dedicated virtual slice of EE’s physical 5G+ network. This slice is isolated from other traffic on the network, guaranteeing...
BT backing startups in Scottish Highlands and Islands | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release Around 100 entrepreneurs and organisations across the Highlands and Islands are expected to benefit from a new digital and technology support programme launched today (Thursday 20 August). The one-year Digital and Technology Entrepreneurship (DaTE) programme will support start-ups and small organisations to develop new digital and technology products, processes and services. Participants will receive expert advice, mentoring and funding...
nPerf Ranks UK 3rd for Mobile Streaming Performance vs Countries of Similar GDP | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More French benchmarking firm nPerf has today published the results from another quirky study of mobile broadband networks, which compared mobile video streaming performance among countries with comparable Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita. Overall the UK came in 3rd place, behind Germany and France. The study is based on data gathered from masses of mobile internet connection tests carried out – between January and July 2026 – by users of the broadband...
O2 UK Switches On 5G Standalone Mobile Broadband Network in Kent | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Mobile operator O2 (Virgin Media) has today confirmed that they’ve switched-on their next-generation 5G+ (5G Standalone) mobile broadband network across more of Kent in England, which is said to reach “up to” 1.6 million residents across 125 towns, 303 villages and 246 hamlets – delivering “faster speeds, better coverage and lower latency at no extra cost“. Just to recap. O2’s rollout of 5G+ / 5GSA first began in February 2024 (here) and aims to reach...
Tesco Mobile Launch Safe Start Plans to Help UK Parents Setup Phones for Kids | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Mobile provider Tesco Mobile, which is one of the UK’s largest virtual (mvno) mobile network operators (uses O2) and home to a customer base of c.6 million, has launched a new Safe Start plan to help parents feel more confident their child’s phone is safe, set up correctly and ready for day one. Safe Start mobile plans feature safety and set-up support, a choice of Parental Controls including the ability to restrict content for under 12s and under 18s,...
APFN Introduce Multi-Gig Ethernet Services with Cashback Incentive via Sky | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The AllPoints Fibre Network (APFN), which is a wholesale platform that aggregates connectivity from several different UK full fibre networks, has announced that their partners (ISPs and network operators) can now benefit from a cashback incentive – worth up to £1,500 – on certain Ethernet services from Sky Business Wholesale ordered through their aquila platform. The promotion marks the arrival of multi-gig Ethernet services on the platform, helping...