The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has clamped down on misleading broadband pricing ads by major telecoms like BT and Virgin Media, emphasizing the need for transparency in voip services. This initiative against “greedflation” compels providers to clearly present potential voip mid-contract price hikes.
CityFibre, the UK alternative network provider, urgently seeks external funding to maintain pace against competitors like Openreach. Despite financial challenges, CityFibre reported impressive growth with a revenue surge to £99.67 million in 2023.
This week, French mobile operator Free, owned by Iliad Group, announced the nationwide launch of 5G Standalone (SA) services. This makes Free the first to deploy 5G SA across France, activating it at 6,950 of its 20,000 sites. Experience higher speeds, reduced latency, and innovative applications, all at no extra cost.
Vodafone has faced a major setback as the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ordered the discontinuation of three ads deemed misleading. These ads claimed Vodafone offers identical broadband to BT at a lower price, which BT disputed. The ASA upheld BT’s complaint, emphasizing that network performance varies due to different hardware and technology.
The FCC has approved $9 billion in subsidies to boost 5G services in rural areas through the 5G Fund for Rural America. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by providing advanced mobile connectivity where it’s economically unviable.
DIDWW has expanded its virtual phone number offerings to the Caribbean, including islands like Jamaica and Barbados. Now covering 90 countries, DIDWW’s enhanced global reach allows for instant activation of new DIDs through its self-service portal. This expansion enhances businesses’ communication capabilities and supports their global growth ambitions.
Three’s 5G network now reaches 62% of the UK’s population, expanding to 656 locations and 4,900 sites nationwide. This growth in Three’s 5G coverage is part of a strategic push to enhance 4G services and significantly expand 5G capabilities, aiming to elevate the UK’s digital infrastructure.
Research by Virgin Media O2 reveals that poor internet connectivity is driving many rural UK residents, particularly young adults, to consider relocating to urban areas. Inadequate internet access hinders remote work, prompting 4.6 million people to contemplate moving within the next year.
Opensignal’s report shows T-Mobile leads in US 5G availability.
Google has reversed its decision to phase out tracking cookies. Businesses rapidly adopting generative AI face long-term infrastructure and security challenges. EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure plans to build a new data center. Nokia’s Broadband Easy Connect uses AI and cloud technology to streamline fibre connections.
Freshwave, in collaboration with CommScope, has unveiled a revolutionary small cell solution that merges 4G from all four UK mobile network operators into one system. Using CommScope’s ONECELL technology, the Omni Network by Freshwave ensures indoor LTE and 5G connectivity.
