CityFibre reported its first full-year profit in 2024, with a 34% revenue increase to £134 million. The company expanded its network to 4.3 million premises and secured £865 million from Project Gigabit.
TalkTalk is revolutionizing customer service by transitioning to the Kraken platform, becoming the first major broadband provider to adopt it. This move aims to enhance service delivery and customer management experiences.
Iliad is eyeing a major merger with Telecom Italia, aiming to reshape Italy’s telecom landscape. The deal, likely a merger rather than a breakup, faces regulatory scrutiny due to its potential market dominance.
President Donald Trump has nominated Arielle Roth to lead the NTIA, a key agency overseeing broadband policy. A seasoned telecom advisor, Roth has worked with Senator Ted Cruz and Republican FCC Commissioners.
The UK telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, has granted a crucial licence to Amazon Kuiper satellite constellation. This move aims to enhance satellite internet services across the UK, especially in rural areas.
AST SpaceMobile has secured temporary FCC approval to test its direct-to-device satellite broadband service via BlueBird satellites. These tests, using unmodified Verizon and AT&T phones, could enhance nationwide connectivity.
Vodafone has achieved a world first: a non-terrestrial video call using an unmodified 4G/5G smartphone via AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites. This milestone highlights the fusion of satellite and cellular networks, extending coverage to remote areas.
Comcast is revolutionizing internet speed with its low-latency DOCSIS network, powered by IETF’s L4S standards. Promising lag times “faster than the blink of an eye,” this innovation enhances experiences for FaceTime, gaming, and mixed reality
Oracle and Starlink have partnered to enhance Oracle’s Enterprise Communications Platform with high-speed satellite connectivity. This integration enables secure, real-time data flow for industries like healthcare and construction, even in remote areas.
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.
