Finance network Klarna adds free unlimited 5G mobile plan for UK Max users | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Digital payment provider Klarna have today announced that existing UK members of their Max tier can now sign-up for an unlimited 4G and 5G mobile (mobile broadband) phone plan in their app “at no additional cost when switching over an existing number“, which makes them the latest in a string of finance and banking organisations to launch an eSIM style mobile plan. The Klarna Mobile service says it offers unlimited data, calls and texts, plus 20GB of...
Broadband network Voneus put UK staff on redundancy notice after Airband deal | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Macquarie-backed rural broadband provider Voneus, which has built a mix of full fibre (FTTP) and fixed wireless (FWA) networks across remote rural parts of Wales and England, are understood to be preparing to cut a significant portion of jobs following the recent acquisition of struggling altnet Airband. Just to recap. At the end of August Voneus announced that they’d acquired the “assets and customers” of struggling alternative network provider Airband...
Alternative UK home broadband network Trooli launches 5Gbps speeds | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Alternative network operator and broadband ISP Trooli, which has so far deployed their full fibre (FTTP) network to cover 480,000 premises across parts of England and some of Scotland, has today announced a major speed boost with the launch of a new 5Gbps (5,000Mbps) symmetric speed package for consumers. The package is being supported by a new Wi-Fi 7 router. Previously the fastest broadband package available via Trooli offered speeds of up to 2Gbps in...
O2 UK and Freshwave boost outdoor 5G mobile in Wigan via 10 Small Cells | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Mobile network operator O2 (Virgin Media) and connectivity provider Freshwave have today announced that they’ve boosted outdoor 4G and 5G (mobile broadband) signal coverage in busy parts of Wigan (Greater Manchester) by deploying ten new Small Cells. In addition, they’ve also separately improved indoor signals (for all operators) at three council-operated buildings. Small cells are typically mini shoebox sized mobile (radio) base stations, which are...
Octopus goes cold on bid for TalkTalk’s UK wholesale business PXC | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The debt-strained TalkTalk Group just can’t catch a break. A new report emerged last night that claimed Octopus Investments were no longer in exclusive talks over the acquisition of TalkTalk’s wholesale broadband business – PlatformX Communications. The move came only days after both issued a joint statement to say they were “optimistic of delivering” a deal. The development also followed shortly after TalkTalk’s separate attempt to sell their consumer...
Vodafone UK and Ericsson trial network level mobile AI language translation | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Mobile operator Vodafone has revealed that they’ve joined forces with strategic supplier Ericsson to conduct a new trial, which embedded AI technology into a test mobile network to deliver instant language translation during standard voice calls. The network-level implementation meant this works without the need for a special app or modified Smartphone. Engineers from both companies were able to instantly translate conversations between people speaking...
BT tech supporting police drones to monitor UK rail network | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Powered by BT’s Drone SIM solution, drones are rapidly being adopted to enable faster incident response across more than 20,000 miles of railway BT is enabling the British Transport Police (BTP) to become the first police force to routinely operate national Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drones as part of day-to-day police operations. The drones, supported by BT’s Drone SIM solution and connected to the EE mobile network, will serve as first...
Pioneer Consulting Promotes Philip deGuzman to Partner | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More HOBOKEN, N.J., September 17, 2026—Pioneer Consulting, a full-service submarine fiber optic telecommunications consulting and project management firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Philip deGuzman to Partner, recognizing his leadership, technical expertise, and significant contributions to the company over the past eight years. Since joining Pioneer in 2018, Philip has played an increasingly important role across the company’s engineering,...
EllaLink lays the branching units that will connect the Brazilian Amazon | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More EllaLink lays the branching units that will connect the Brazilian Amazon With the Pará and Maranhão branching units now on the seabed, both States are one step closer to a major enhancement of their digital infrastructure as future submarine cable branches are developed. Dublin, Ireland, 16th September 2026 – EllaLink, the first high-capacity fibre-optic submarine cable directly connecting Latin America to Europe, announces the two branching units...
VMO2 and Altnets risk hastening deregulation of Openreach’s UK broadband | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Ofcom will shortly announce the outcome of their provisional proposal to block one of several discounts that Openreach (BT) had planned to help them stay competitive and attract new full fibre (FTTP) broadband ISP customers. But a new report from Enders Analysis warns that rival networks might, in supporting the regulator, ultimately end up hastening the incumbent’s deregulation to their detriment. Network access provider Openreach notified their...