Zen Internet’s launch of The Fibre Hub marks a pivotal moment in the UK broadband sector. This innovative platform consolidates various altnet networks, streamlining access for Internet Service Providers to Business and Residential FTTP services.
Sparkle and Orchest Technologies have partnered to expand network coverage and automate service delivery across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. By integrating global infrastructures and leveraging MEF standards, they aim to deliver scalable, on demand connectivity and elevate customer experience.
India has introduced strict satellite communication regulations to bolster national security and attract global players. Key mandates include data localization, domestic infrastructure sourcing, and compliance with GPS alternatives. Giants like Starlink and OneWeb must align with these rules as India asserts control over its fast-growing satcom and satellite IoT sectors.
Eutelsat has named former Orange CEO Jean François Fallacher as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic push into the telecom sector. With global experience and a strong track record, Fallacher steps in as Eutelsat finalizes its OneWeb merger and deepens involvement in Europe’s IRIS² initiative for space autonomy.
Four men were convicted in Glasgow for a £6 million telecom fraud involving NHS contracts. Executives from Oricom colluded with officials who leaked confidential information in exchange for cash and gifts. The case revealed major procurement flaws and stressed the need for greater transparency and accountability in public sector contracting.
Vodafone fortifies its role in the UK’s smart metering initiative by providing fixed connectivity solutions that seamlessly link energy providers to the DSP. This collaboration enhances the efficiency and security of data transmission, propelling the nation towards a sustainable energy future.
A new survey reveals that poor internet access is holding back UK farmers, with nearly one in ten farms entirely offline. As reliance on smart technology grows, slow connections hinder productivity, innovation, and well-being. Full fiber rollout is crucial to bridging the rural digital divide and unlocking the full potential of British agriculture.
BT has secured a five-year partnership with DEFRA to connect 34,000 workers and devices across the UK. Using EE’s mobile network and the Shared Rural Network, the project enhances safety, monitors the environment, and supports carbon reduction, helping DEFRA predict weather events and prevent critical incidents in rural areas.
Digital Catapult joins a major Horizon Europe-backed 6G initiative to advance smarter, faster, and sustainable networks. Collaborating with global leaders like Samsung and Nokia, the project explores AI integration and Open RAN technologies.
Josh Etheridge, co-owner of a Louisiana broadband firm, warns that delays in the BEAD program are crippling rural infrastructure progress. His company, ready since January, has laid off workers and halted projects. Etheridge urges federal action, saying communities and jobs hang in the balance while bureaucratic slowdowns stall critical broadband deployment.
