Ofcom has published its proposals for the new Telecoms Access Review 2026 (TAR), which it hopes will improve competition and investment in gigabit-capable networks, maintaining the competitive landscape created by the preceding Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review 2021 and go further to promote better outcomes for end-users.
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Fibrus is rolling out its network further across rural Cumbria, with 60% more premises gaining access to faster broadband speeds, following the extension of its Project Gigabit contract.
KCOM Enterprise has been appointed to YPO’s new 1229 Framework for Connectivity and Telecommunications Services, in a move that boosts delivery of services to major public sector organisations in Yorkshire and beyond.
Gigaclear and Essex County Council have reached a settlement agreement in relation to the legal proceedings concerning broadband delivery contracts in Essex.
Ogi is expanding its business-grade portfolio with the launch of a new Wi-Fi solution, powered by eero (an Amazon company), as part of its aim to bring faster broadband technology to Wales.
The Spring Budget has failed to recognise the importance of connectivity infrastructure in supporting growth for the UK's digital economy, says Evolve CEO Alan Stephenson-Brown, who seeks more clarity as networks continue to be rolled out.
MDS Global has formed a strategic partnership with PlatformX Communications (PXC) in an agreement that will see MDS Global continue to deliver its Converged Monetisation Platform (CMP) as a fully outsourced end-to-end monetisation service to help PXC’s digital transformation and goals.
CityFibre has partnered with STEM Learning to help bring learning to life in classrooms to several schools in Norfolk, committing £150k over a three-year period into various modules, and benefitting over 80 schools.
GoFibre has awarded a three-year contract to L3 Optics to help deliver first Project Gigabit lot in Scotland, improving connectivity for residents by giving access to full fibre broadband.
Grain is giving residents of Bury a major broadband upgrade by expanding its full fibre network across the area, adding more homes to the rollout – with the first phase on track to go live in April.