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.
A recent U.S. Court of Appeals ruling struck down FCC efforts to restore net neutrality, reigniting the debate over broadband’s classification. The court’s decision challenges regulations treating ISPs as public utilities.
The EU is advancing its satellite broadband network, IRIS², to rival Starlink. With a €10.6 billion budget, the constellation of 300 satellites will deliver secure communications across Europe and Africa by 2030.
AT&T and Corning have solidified their partnership with a $1 billion multi-year agreement for fiber products, making AT&T Corning’s biggest customer. This venture supports AT&T’s fiber and 5G expansion, leveraging Corning’s expertise to deliver high-speed internet.
Community Fibre, a leading UK alternative network provider, has secured £125 million from prominent lenders like JP Morgan and Alpha Bank. This investment will bolster their high-speed services, enhancing customer experience and expanding their fiber network reach in London.
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.
Residents and business owners in Colne, Lancashire, will soon benefit from enhanced services thanks to UK full fibre broadband provider brsk. By investing in a new full fibre network, brsk aims to deliver symmetrical speeds of up to 2Gbps, enhancing connectivity for approximately 11,000 homes and businesses.
Vodafone Germany is revolutionizing its VoIP landscape by expanding fibre broadband to 11 million homes and businesses. This strategic move solidifies Vodafone as the operator of Germany’s largest fibre network. Leveraging partnerships with Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Glasfaser, Vodafone promises 11 million new VoIP-enabled connections, enhancing connectivity options.
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.
Ofcom has introduced new regulations mandating that internet service providers (ISPs) clearly state whether their broadband uses full-fibre, part-fibre, copper, or cable networks. This aims to eliminate confusion among consumers by providing transparent information on network technologies. By making informed comparisons, customers can better choose the right internet services.
