Press Release Manchester, UK – Connected North, the North’s leading digital economy event, returns to Central on April 23-24, 2025, and introduces the co-located Data Centre Summit. Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, Connected North is...
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AT&T mulls acquisition of Lumen’s consumer fibre unit
News AT&T has entered into acquisition talks with Lumen Technologies’ consumer fibre operations, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter A potential transaction between the two companies could value the unit at $5.5 billion. Sources say...
Vodafone launches cybersecurity hub for German SMEs
News Vodafone has launched a Cyber Security Centre in Düsseldorf to improve the digital defences of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany The new Security Operations Centre (SOC) will be home to over 100 cybersecurity experts who will protect...
Nexfibre’s network passes 2m premises
Today, fibre network wholesaler nexfibre has announced it has passed 2 million premises with its fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) network.
Dig Once Policy delivers carbon savings and improved connectivity across Cambridgeshire
Press Release An innovative ‘Dig Once’ policy is continuing to demonstrate its value in reducing carbon emissions, minimising disruption and successfully expanding the county’s digital connectivity. Through Light Blue Fibre, a joint venture between Cambridgeshire...
“Regulation is working”: The broadband market is more competitive than ever, says Openreach
At Connected Britain 2024, we spoke with Openreach’s chief commercial officer, Katie Milligan, to discuss the company’s latest Project Gigabit contracts, sustainability progress, and how Sky’s new deal with CityFibre will affect competition in the retail market.
Connected Britain 2024: The Award Winners
The Connected Britain Awards took place last night after a busy first day of the event. Hundreds joined us for an evening of networking and highly anticipated winner announcements. We had a record-breaking number of entries this year, reflecting Britain’s ever-growing and rapidly evolving digital economy.
Connected Britain 2024: Day 1 Keynote spotlight
Connected Britain 2024 is just around the corner and, with just days left to go, it is only fitting that we highlight some of our amazing keynote sessions, featuring some of the biggest names in the UK telecoms industry.
Sky Business and ITS deepen partnership around UK enterprises
Sky Business has signed a new long-term agreement with ITS to provide fast and reliable Ethernet connectivity to businesses across the UK. The partnership combines ITS’s fibre network with Sky Business’s core network to offer high-quality, ultrafast services, the press release explains.
Quickline expands leadership team to help tackle rural connectivity challenge
East Yorkshire based ISP Quickline Communications has expanded its senior leadership team with three key appointments to support the company’s ongoing growth.
UK signs world’s first AI treaty
This week, the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood will sign a new international agreement to protect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law from potential risks posed by AI.
EE Rolls Out 5G SA in 15 UK cities
EE has launched its new 5G standalone (5GSA) mobile network in 15 major UK cities, alongside a new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro for home broadband users. The 5GSA network is designed to enhance mobile coverage and performance, while the Wi-Fi 7 hub provides faster, more reliable connectivity indoors.
AT&T signs new deal with Nokia for fibre network kit
Nokia has signed a multi-year deal with AT&T to help upgrade and expand its fibre network. The companies say that the deal will “accelerate future-ready fibre broadband growth” across the US.
Eutelsat and Softbank sign multi-year satellite deal for Japan
Eutelsat and Softbank have signed a multi-year partnership to enable Softbank to use Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in its communications offering. The deal will see Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation provide satellite communications for Japanese businesses and government agencies.
Ogi received £45m funding to aid expansion
Wales’ largest altnet Ogi has secured £45 million in funding from the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) to support the next stages of its fibre rollout. The altnet has been deploying fibre networks in south Wales since 2021.
Vodafone deploys 5G private network at Czech nuclear power plant
Vodafone has launched Europe’s first 5G mobile private network (MPN) at the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant in Czechia. The network, created for the energy company ČEZ Group, is part of a pilot project, currently covering outdoor areas and specific sections of the plant.
Musk’s Brazilian bust up sees Starlink accounts frozen
News Elon Musk’s clash with the Brazilian government over moderation of X (formerly Twitter) has resulted in a government ban on the platform Volatile billionaire Elon Musk’s ongoing clash with the Brazilian government has this week seen his social media platform X...
UK govt funds smart network for extreme weather prediction
The UK government has announced a new initiative to provide earlier warnings for devastating floods and droughts. Backed by £40 million, this project will use advanced technology and real-time monitoring to protect communities from the increasing threat of extreme weather.
China has invested $6.1 billion in data centre projects, govt says
News China’s objective is to establish a comprehensive computing power infrastructure system by the end of 2025 in the face of US restrictions China has invested more than 43.5 billion yuan ($6.1 billion) in data centre investment over the past two years, according...
FCC approves $9bn in subsidies for rural 5G expansion
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved new rules to provide $9 billion in subsidies to help roll out 5G in rural areas across the US.
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