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Alternative UK ISP Voneus, which is deploying gigabit-capable wireless (FWA) and full fibre (FTTP) based broadband networks across rural parts of England and Wales, has today announced that SWS Broadband and Cadence Networks are being merged into their operations. On top of that, they’ve saved Broadway Partners from administration. The deal reflects an agreement between […]

Broadband ISP RunFibre, which is deploying a new 1Gbps Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network across rural parts of South Gloucestershire and North Wiltshire in England, has been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award in recognition of their commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families. The announcement follows last year’s decision to sign the […]

Broadband ISP TalkTalk has this week informed staff of their plan to formally demerge the group into three separate businesses for consumers, businesses and wholesale. Under the plan, the full legal demerger aims to be completed by 1st March 2024, but some redundancies are expected. As previously reported, the long-established internet and phone provider – […]

Some of Virgin Media and O2’s UK broadband and mobile customers have, in recent weeks, reported having noticed a few changes to the combined operator’s “Volt” bundles, which appears to have quietly resulted in some significant feature downgrades (slower internet speeds, fewer extras etc.) and higher prices. The main example of this that keeps popping […]

Viewpoint Article by Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer, Vodafone UK Although the UK got off to a fast start in the 5G era, we have lost our way a bit. However, the race is far from over and there is still plenty to be hopeful for. While the “race to 5G” is not as simple as winners and losers, there will be those who win more than others. Developing the right environment for business to thrive not only increases the economic potential of those businesses that already exist, but it attracts...

News  This morning, Zegona disclosed the discussion with Vodafone to the London Stock Exchange  British investment telecom company Zegona has confirmed today that it is in talks with Vodafone regarding the potential acquisition of its Spanish business.   “(Zegona) confirms that it is in discussions with Vodafone Group in connection with the potential acquisition, and with banks in relation to its financing,” the company said. The deal is subject to agreements on funding and due diligence. ...

Press Release ProLabs has announced the shipment of their 4 millionth product from their UK headquarters. First reported during Connected Britain at the ExCeL London, this milestone reflects the continuous growth of the company within the optical networking and connectivity market. Serving customers located across the UK and EMEA, ProLabs develop high quality, fully compatible products that are coded in its own facilities. All products, including direct attach cables (DACs), active optical...

Rural broadband ISP Gigaclear has today announced that they’ve achieved a key milestone by passing 500,000 premises across England with their gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network, which falls to 430,000 premises passed when only looking at those in a Ready for Service (RFS) state. The operator, which is also home to over 80,000 customers (20th July […]

The annual Connected Britain Awards 2023 (Total Telecom) took place this week, which among other things saw full fibre provider brsk scoop both the coveted “Broadband Provider of the Year” and “Full Fibre ISP Innovation” awards, while Vodafone was named for the “B2B Service Provider of the Year” award. All of the organisations that entered […]

Mobile network operator Vodafone has quietly dropped support for inclusive roaming in 83 destinations, which for example used to be available on their Unlimited Max Xtra + Entertainment plan. New customers on supporting plans will now only be able to take inclusive roaming in 51 European destinations. One of the operator’s support agents confirmed the […]