CityFibre has launched the deployment of its full-fibre network in nine UK regions as part of Project Gigabit. This £5 billion initiative aims to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses, reducing Britain’s digital divide.
Cerillion, a BSS/OSS-as-a-Service provider, partners with Ucom for a transformative digital upgrade. This collaboration will optimize Ucom’s operations, enhancing their quadruple-play services through Cerillion’s integrated suite.
Three UK has teamed up with Ericsson to create Europe’s largest cloud-native core network, boosting capacity to 9 Tbps. As data usage skyrockets from services like streaming and gaming, this partnership aims to enhance performance.
In a landmark move for UK telecoms, Ofcom introduces regulations mandating clear pricing transparency for telecom services. No more unexpected mid-contract price hikes—providers must now clearly outline price changes.
LightSpeed partners with Neos Networks to enhance high-speed connectivity across the Midlands and East of England. Utilizing 10Gbps XGS-PON and Neos’ infrastructure, the alliance expands FTTP services, targeting underserved areas.
Vodacom and Orange have launched a joint venture in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focused on improving mobile network coverage through solar-powered base stations. This initiative targets expanding connectivity for underserved regions and enhancing mobile and financial services.
The UK government has granted IBM a crucial £1.6 billion contract for the Emergency Services Network. Vital for UK emergency communications, IBM’s solutions, backed by Samsung and Ericsson, promise enhanced voice-over-IP technology.
Cellnex is considering selling its Swiss tower business, collaborating with JP Morgan for a potential €1.5 billion valuation. This move is part of Cellnex’s strategic restructuring, involving shedding non-core units to focus on essential markets.
The Court of Milan has dismissed Vivendi’s challenge to the sale of TIM’s network assets to KKR, ruling the company lacked standing. Despite this, Vivendi plans to appeal, arguing the sale should have been approved by shareholders.
Virgin Media O2 will deactivate its 3G network in Durham by April 2025 as part of a UK-wide shutdown plan. Customers with outdated devices are urged to upgrade to maintain mobile services.
