Freedom Fibre is no longer able to complete a contract to roll out gigabit-capable broadband to 12,000 premises in north Shropshire in full, due to changes in the external market, in a new report from the government’s Building Digital UK (BDUK) Agency.
Neos Networks has joined forces with Network Rail and Freshwave to sign an infrastructure deal in a bid to fix the worst signal blackspots across Britain’s major train routes, providing improved connectivity and the start of a new high-capacity telecoms infrastructure.
CityFibre has completed the primary-build of its full fibre network in Havant, Westbourne and other surrounding areas, allowing over 22,000 homes in the region access - around 98% of premises - making it one of the best-connected locations in the UK.
A new 10-year strategy that “sits at the heart of plans to renew the UK” has been published by the government and will include proposals that are backed by £725bn in long-term funding for maintenance and major projects, which promises to “transform how infrastructure projects are planned and delivered”.
Wildanet is helping the Cornwall Air Ambulance Service boost crucial connectivity with the recent completion of a major internet upgrade at its headquarters and helicopter base, as well as wider operations, giving a high-speed solution to help save lives.
CityFibre is celebrating receiving a Gold Achievement Award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for working to ensure its employees operate in safe environment, recognising its high standards in health and safety excellence.
Netomnia will use VIAVI’s ONMSi Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS) to help simplify and accelerate network installation and ongoing maintenance throughout the lifecycle as the company expands its business in the UK.
CityFibre is celebrating its place for a second year running in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality, and the fourth time the company has achieved this since 2021, implemented with a clear strategy and meaningful action.
Quickline Communications has revealed the full list of communities set to benefit from its full fibre rollout over the next three years, bringing connectivity to a further 360,000 premises, and marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to close the digital divide across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has formally responded to Ofcom’s consultation on the Telecoms Access Review (TAR).