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AT&T completes acquisition of Lumen Mass Markets’ fiber biz

by Bradford Randall | Feb 4, 2026

AT&T has completed its acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ Mass Markets fiber business for $5.75 billion in cash, the company announced Monday.

Openreach launches app to keep engineers safe from abuse

by Harry Baldock | Feb 2, 2026

Openreach has announced the launch of a new worker safety app aimed at tackling the rampant abuse its engineers face while on the job.

Meta and Corning sign $6bn fibre deal to connect data centres

by Harry Baldock | Jan 28, 2026

This week, Meta has announced an up to $6 billion multi-year agreement with glass specialist Corning to build fibre optic cables to connect AI data centres.

Online safety-focused ISP Gigabit IQ seeking to crowdfund £270,000

by Harry Baldock | Jan 26, 2026

According to a report from ISPreview, UK ISP Gigabit IQ has opened a crowdfunding round seeking £270,000 to accelerate its expansion.

Actifai: The built-for-broadband AI you might have missed at Connected Britain 2025

by Harry Baldock | Jan 21, 2026

Contributed Article Used by over 30 North American ISPs, Actifai is bringing its proven,...

A case study: LilaConnect’s migration to gaiia in 16 weeks

by Harry Baldock | Jan 19, 2026

Case Studies Growing UK fiber internet provider LilaConnect migrated to gaiia in 16 weeks. Here’s...

Brady updates mobile labelling solutions to tackle telecom network maintenance challenges

by Harry Baldock | Jan 13, 2026

Telecom engineers and field crews can now print durable cable identification on site, according to labelling specialist Brady, which has updated its mobile labelling offerings to target the needs of network maintenance and installation.

Beginning to look a lot like Christmas? Why “homes passed” is no longer enough

by Rob Chambers | Dec 19, 2025

Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas? Why “Homes Passed” Is No Longer Enough
(and What Robotics Teaches Us About the Future of Networks)
A viewpoint supplied by Udo Abt of Calix

UK plans to curb freeholder obstruction of fibre to flats rollout

by Rob Chambers | Dec 15, 2025

Proposed legislation grants UK flat leaseholders the right to request a gigabit connection, imposing a duty on freeholders not to unreasonably refuse, accelerating deployment where current frameworks fall short.

“Not just a pipe”: Incognito talks ISP agility and value-added services

by Harry Baldock | Dec 4, 2025

Interview At Connected Britain 2025, we caught up with Incognito Software Systems’ Sonya Goodanetz...

Make construction sexy again? One CEO thinks it’s time

by Bradford Randall | Dec 1, 2025

Trent Edwards used to climb telephone poles. Now he’s the CEO of TAK Broadband, bringing with him an appreciation for network builders and the often-dangerous work they perform.

Openreach closes first exchange in PSTN switchoff milestone

by Total Telecom Staff | Nov 26, 2025

Press Release Openreach plans to shut down 80% of its UK exchanges, saying it will only need 1,000...

World Communication Awards 2025 shortlist announced

by Harry Baldock | Nov 25, 2025

The World Communication Awards has announced its 2025 shortlist, highlighting the telecom industry’s leading innovators.

Google adds Thailand–Australia route to its growing subsea cable portfolio

by Harry Baldock | Nov 24, 2025

The system, dubbed TalayLink, will connect South Thailand to Western Australia, with a stop at Christmas Island, where Google is building an AI data hub

UK vows to protect undersea networks amid rising threats from Russia and China

by Harry Baldock | Nov 21, 2025

News In a statement to the House of Commons, Minister Al Carns declared that the United Kingdom is...

The fibre fork in the road: Securing long-term competition for the UK’s digital infrastructure

by Harry Baldock | Nov 20, 2025

Contributed article by Giles Rowbotham, General Counsel & CDO, nexfibre Our digital...

Consolidation doomsday has failed to arrive for UK altnets

by Bradford Randall | Nov 12, 2025

Altnets are buoyant in the UK, Proactive International PR’s CEO says, despite predictions from some that a consolidation doomsday would arrive

Connected Germany 2025: Connectivity leaders converge in Munich to tackle nation’s digital challenges

by Harry Baldock | Nov 11, 2025

Total Telecom, the organiser of Europe’s leading digital economy conferences, is pleased to announce the full agenda for Connected Germany 2025, taking place on November 18th and 19th at the MOC – Event Center Messe München.