Spanish competition regulator fines Telefónica €5m
News The fine is the latest in a string of sanctions Telefónica has received in relation to the merger The Spanish National Markets and Competition regulator (CNMC) has fined Telefónica €5 million for failing to adhere to its accepted commitments related to the acquisition of broadcasting company Distribuidora de Televisión Digital (DTS) in 2015. The deal saw Telefónica fully acquire DTS for around €725 million, a move that made the operator the largest player in the Spanish pay-TV market....
TalkTalk mulls break-up as debt pressure grows
News With a potential takeover by Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) now off the table, TalkTalk’s options are limited According to a report from The Telegraph, UK ISP TalkTalk is preparing to break-up and sell off the company’s various business units, largely to meet the demands of looming debt deadlines. The company has been facing financial hardship for some time now, with its total debt standing at over £1.1 billion. To make matters worse, the deadlines to service these debts are rapidly approaching,...
Virgin Media Adds 14 New Themed TV Channels At No Extra Cost
Customers of UK broadband ISP Virgin Media (VMO2), specifically those who take their pay TV service via one of the operator’s TV 360, STREAM or v6 box platforms, may like to know that the provider has today launched 14 new “themed” (FAST) TV channels for no extra cost. The additions all reflect Free Ad-Supported Streaming […]
Better Rural Broadband and Mobile Could Boost UK Economy by £65.1bn
New research from network operator Virgin Media (VMO2) and economic consultancy Cebr has claimed that £65.1bn could be added to the UK economy and employment could be increased by 6.8% (creating an additional 284,000 new jobs), but only provided all rural areas get access to “excellent digital connectivity“. According to Ofcom’s data (here), some 97% […]
NET CHECK Mobile Testing Names Vodafone UK Best for London
A new benchmark of mobile network performance (voice and broadband) across the Greater London area, which was conducted by the little known NET CHECK organisation, has revealed that Vodafone UK beat rivals at EE (BT), Three UK and O2 (Virgin Media) to be named as the best performing operator. The NET CHECK study, which involved […]
ISPA Unveil Finalists for the 2023 UK ISP Internet Industry Awards
The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has today published a shortlist of finalists for their 2023 annual industry awards, which sees 40 organisations (broadband ISPs, network builders etc.) being nominated across 13 categories, with a further 3 category shortlists due to be announced later in the year. Just to recap. The winners of last […]
£160m Gov Fund May Fuel Future UK 5G and Broadband Satellites
The UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) have today revealed that they’re “exploring” a new plan, which could open a £160 million fund to help develop and build the next generation of LEO satellite based broadband and 5G mobile communications. The Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit […]
Cellnex launches charitable partnership with Forever Manchester
News The duo will ensure that Manchester-based communities are equipped with the tools they need for an increasingly digital society The collaboration between Cellnex – Europe’s largest independent telecoms infrastructure provider – and local charity Forever Manchester will see the launch of two funds to tackle digital exclusion across the city. The Cellnex Digital Inclusion Funds will support the growth and development of digital inclusion projects and activities across Manchester and...
Scottish Highlands and Islands get 4G boost from EE
News EE says the deployment of 13 4G masts in the remote regions will help boost the local economies, as well as providing vital connectivity for emergency services This week, EE has announced that it has activated 13 new 4G mobile towers in some of the most remote parts of Scotland, aiming to tackle ‘blackspots’ with extremely limited mobile coverage. The new masts have been deployed in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, providing coverage to local residents and businesses, as well as,...
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