Google’s proposal to build a major 72,400 square metre data centre in Dublin has been rejected by the South Dublin County Council. Ireland is currently home to over 80 data centres.
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Telekom Malaysia fails to secure stake in national 5G company DNB
Malaysia’s approach to 5G has been highly controversial. Rather than auction 5G frequency licences to telcos, as is the norm in most countries around the world, the Malaysian government instead opted to set up a state-owned 5G wholesaler, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), in early 2021.
Iliad becomes one of Europe’s top five telcos
Iliad Group has claimed it is now one of Europe’s top five telecom companies upon the release of its H1 2024 accounts this week. The Group has seen a 10.3% revenue increase year-on-year, with strong subscriber growth across France, Italy, and Poland.
VMO2 wins dark fibre contract from Swansea Bay City Deal
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) Business has won a contract to provide the new network to 36 public sector sites
Taiwan’s largest telco launches German subsidiary
Taiwanese telco Chunghwa Telecom has this week launched its first European subsidiary in Frankfurt, Germany. The expansion marks the company’s first entry into the European market, adding to its existing operations in the US and Asia.
EE launches smartphone guidance for children
This week, EE has published age-specific guidelines for smartphone usage, aimed at better protecting children’s digital wellbeing. The move comes in response to growing concerns among parents about the effects of screen time, online safety, and the overall impact of digital devices on children.
Shanghai boosts chip fund by $1bn in drive for self-sufficiency
News The Chinese government continues to funnel money into its domestic chip capabilities in order to reduce reliance on US technology The Shanghai Semiconductor Industry Investment Fund (SSIIF), managed by the local government to support the city's chip industry,...
Connected Britain returns to London to celebrate its 10th anniversary
Connected Britain, the UK’s biggest digital economy event, is returning to London as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Connected Britain Awards 2024 Shortlist
With a record number of submissions, this year’s competition has been more competitive than ever. We would like to thank all those who entered the competition and offer our congratulations to those who have made the shortlist this year.
Brsk and Netomnia merge as UK alnet consolidation continues
UK altnets Brsk and Netomnia have agreed to merge, the companies said over the weekend. Financial details of the merger have not been disclosed.
Macquarie deliberates sale of KCOM
Australian investment banking firm Macquarie, owner of Hull-based operator KCOM, is considering putting the company up for sale, according to a report from The Telegraph.
Altnets Netomnia and Brsk linked to merger talks
This week, a new report says that two the UK’s major altnets could be set to merge, in a move that would create a combined company covering over 1 million premises with fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP).
VX Fibre and Freedom fibre complete merger
UK fibre altnets VX Fibre and Freedom Fibre have completed their merger which was announced last December, following regulatory approval.
Major UK operators vow to protect vulnerable customers ahead of landline switch
Seven major network operators, including Openreach, CityFibre, and Sky, have agreed on new rules to protect people who rely on personal alarms as UK landlines are upgraded to a new digital network.
Journey to a more connected North: UK connectivity roundup February 2024
News A selection of the most important connectivity stories relating to the North of the UK, with expert guest commentary provided by Dominic Beresford-Webb, Senior Conference Producer for Connected North at Total Telecom. “In a series of transformative developments,...
Quickline wins £60m Project Gigabit contract
The UK government has awarded East Yorkshire-based ISP Quickline Communications £60 million in funding as part of the Government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit scheme. The contract covers the rollout of full fibre to over 28,000 rural homes and businesses, primarily in West Yorkshire but also reaching some communities in North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Are “lazy” broadband engineers to blame for UK cyber-attacks?
A report from the Telegraph suggests that UK hospitals and banks are more likely to be exposed to cyber-attacks because of “lazy” broadband engineers failing to complete paperwork. According to the article, the engineers are failing to disclose “when and where they are working on BT’s network”, leaving BT’s client companies unable to see who is accessing their critical network infrastructure.
Zegona in talks to buy Vodafone Spain
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)...
Connected Britain 2023: The Award Winners
News The Connected Britain Awards took place last night at the Connected Britain Afterparty. Hundreds joined us for an evening of networking, live music and the highly anticipated winner announcements. We had a record breaking number of entries this year, reflecting...
Connected Britain 2023: the keynote panel agenda
A Connected Britain Preview Connected Britain 2023 is just around the corner and, with just under a week left to go, it is only fitting that we highlight some of our amazing keynote panels, featuring some of the biggest names in the UK telecoms industry. Day...
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