Colt Technology Services has launched Managed LEO+, a cutting-edge solution combining LEO satellite connectivity with 4G and 5G. Now available in 65 countries, it ensures resilient digital infrastructure for businesses in remote areas.
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.
BT Group has placed the UK’s largest EV order, adding 3,500 electric vehicles to its fleet of over 27,000. Aiming for 8,000 EVs by 2026, this move aligns with its net-zero goal by 2031.
The UK government has awarded £289 million in Project Gigabit contracts to Openreach, boosting rural broadband access for 131,000 remote homes and businesses. This investment supports fibre-to-the-home networks in underserved areas, enhancing digital opportunities and promoting equity.
Hexa Capital Consultancy and Equinix have teamed up to enhance Asia-Pacific to U.S. connectivity via the groundbreaking MYUS cable. Targeting the burgeoning digital demands in Southeast Asia, this collaboration utilizes Equinix’s strategic data centers and a high-capacity fibre optic link to empower seamless international data connectivity.
Elisa and Nokia are pioneering the first 100G PON trial in Europe with Nokia’s Lightspan MF solution. This initiative not only promises unprecedented broadband speeds but also enables seamless integration of 25G, 50G, and 100G PON services on a single network.
Netomnia, a leading UK altnet provider, secured an additional £25 million from the National Wealth Fund to boost VoIP and broadband accessibility. This funding accelerates their fibre network expansion, targeting underserved communities. As Netomnia merges with Brsk, their VoIP services aim to reach 3 million premises by 2025.
Vocus has agreed to purchase TPG’s fibre and fixed network assets in a $3.35 billion deal, enhancing their digital infrastructure presence across Australia. The acquisition expands Vocus’s fibre network by 50,000 km, connecting major cities and offering competitive services to enterprise and government sectors.
In collaboration with Freshwave, EE has deployed 25 new small cells, revolutionizing the 4G and 5G network landscape. This first-of-its-kind initiative promises seamless mobile communication, optimizing bandwidth for VoIP calls in high-traffic areas.
Deutsche Telekom has joined the German Federal Association for Fiber Optic Connections (BUGLAS), marking a significant step in fiber infrastructure promotion. This move aims to enhance nationwide fiber expansion through partnerships. However, it has sparked mixed reactions, with critics concerned it might hinder Germany’s overall fiber rollout and benefit Deutsche Telekom’s market dominance.

