Nexfibre announces expansion plans in Bradford, Crawley
UNITED KINGDOM 09:01

Nexfibre announces expansion plans in Bradford, Crawley

Nexfibre announced a plan to invest almost GBP 10 million in Bradford, bringing its wholesale FTTP network to part of the city. Up to 61,000 properties will be covered, according to a report in the Telegraph and Argus paper. The project includes upgrades for existing Virgin Media customers in the area to full-fibre connectivity. Nexfibre is a joint venture of Virgin Media O2, Telefonica and InfraVia Capital. 

O2 rolls out standalone 5G service in East Sussex
UNITED KINGDOM 07:58

O2 rolls out standalone 5G service in East Sussex

Virgin Media O2 has switched on its 5G Standalone footprint in several urban centres and hundreds of rural villages in East Sussex in southern England. The O2 5G+ rollout covers more than 830,000 urban residents, including East Sussex's biggest coastal city, Brighton and Hove, as well as several key towns in the area, including Peacehaven, Hastings, Lewes, Eastbourne, Seaford and Rye.

ITS intros FibreLight Plus package with extra SLA and DDoS protection
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

ITS intros FibreLight Plus package with extra SLA and DDoS protection

UK operator ITS announced the launch of its latest business-grade connectivity service, FibreLight Plus. This builds on the existing FibreLight service to add Enhanced Business Care, for 24/7/365 monitoring and a six-hour target fix service level agreement, and SecureEdge, a machine learning-based system from Cisco to ward off DDoS attacks. The two VAS are 20 percent cheaper than their list prices when bought bundled in the new package with an internet connection. 

CloudCoCo confirms FY results, exits year with GBP 10 mln in recurring revenue
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

CloudCoCo confirms FY results, exits year with GBP 10 mln in recurring revenue

UK IT services provider CloudCoCo reported a fall in revenue for its fiscal year to September 2025 to GBP 9.6 million from GBP 27.5 million the previous year after the sale of much of its managed services business. Revenue from continuing operations dropped to GBP 8.0 million from GBP 8.7 million, in line with its preliminary figures released in March, and the trading EBITDA was GBP 0.08 million, up from GBP 0.06 million. The company said it made strong operational progress over the year, ending the year wi

Age UK to train Quickline technicians to help older people with broadband installation
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

Age UK to train Quickline technicians to help older people with broadband installation

UK operator Quickline announced a partnership with the charity Age UK to help older people in the East Riding of Yorkshire with their broadband installation. The partnership will see Quickline employees trained by the charity to help understand the needs of older customers, recognise potential concerns and ensure people feel confident and supported when having engineers in their homes or contacting the customer service.

Vodafone improves standalone 5G coverage at Manchester airport
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

Vodafone improves standalone 5G coverage at Manchester airport

Vodafone said it has improved its 5G standalone and 4G coverage at Manchester airport, thanks to a dedicated indoor coverage system installed across Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 Departure areas. With its faster data speeds and ability to serve greater numbers of customers, dedicated 5G SA means Vodafone customers have a fast and strong connection inside the airport, even when the building is at its busiest, the operator said. Vodafone's 5G SA network is also able to support airport-based businesses with variou

Virgin Media joins Connectbase wholesale marketplace
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

Virgin Media joins Connectbase wholesale marketplace

Connectbase announced that UK operator Virgin Media Business Wholesale has joined the Connectbase wholesale platform as a Seller Cloud partner. Through the Connectbase automated, API-driven platform, Virgin Media Business Wholesale will be able to market its network capacity and services to global carriers and managed service providers. This includes access to its Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Ethernet and high-capacity infrastructure services across the UK. In future, Virgin Media Business Wholesale wil

UK confirms PSTN migration by early 2027, 2G shutdown in 2029-30
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

UK confirms PSTN migration by early 2027, 2G shutdown in 2029-30

The UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has confirmed plans to migrate all users on the BT Openreach public-switched telephone network (PSTN) to digital phone lines by early 2027. Its newly-launched Telecommunications Modernisation Package and Connectivity Timeline puts a firm deadline on digital upgrades of fixed landlines. Once this is delivered, the Connectivity Timeline anticipates all 108 legacy Openreach telephone exchanges will be closed gradually by December 2030. Exchange

UK opens new competition investigation into Microsoft licensing
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

UK opens new competition investigation into Microsoft licensing

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is opening a new investigation into Microsoft and its business software licensing terms. Findings from the CMA's previous investigation into the cloud market found that Microsoft may be using its strong position in business software to strengthen its position in the cloud services market, limiting competition. The new investigation will start in May and could see Microsoft assigned the 'strategic market status' also for its software business, giving the CMA the pow

Gigaclear names CCO to lead network activation push
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

Gigaclear names CCO to lead network activation push

UK operator Gigaclear has hired Jon Hurry as Chief Commercial Officer with immediate effect. He brings over 25 years of experience in telecoms and infrastructure, including senior leadership roles at BT, Openreach and most recently as Chief Commercial Officer at G.Network. He has a strong track record in driving growth and leading large-scale commercial transformation, the company said.

Liberty Global's egg Power acquires UK wind project
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

Liberty Global's egg Power acquires UK wind project

egg Power, the clean energy investment business of Liberty Global, has acquired the development rights to the Chirmorie onshore wind farm in South Ayrshire, Scotland from Coriolis Energy and ESB, marking its fourth renewable energy project in the UK. The project is the company's largest to date and its first wind asset, following earlier investments in three solar projects. Construction is expected to begin later in 2026, with the site scheduled to enter operation in 2028. Once operational, the wind farm is

AAC Clyde, Spire Global launch Glasgow-built satellites with UK, European agency support
UNITED KINGDOM 31 MRT

AAC Clyde, Spire Global launch Glasgow-built satellites with UK, European agency support

Three satellites built in Scotland have launched on SpaceX's Transporter-16 launch vehicle, after receiving UK Space Agency (UKSA) funding via the European Space Agency's ARTES Pioneer Programme. Two of the satellites were developed by Glasgow-based AAC Clyde Space, while the other satellite was launched by space economy and data specialist Spire Global.

UNITED KINGDOM 31 MRT

Virgin Media offers UHD channel free over Easter holiday

Virgin Media is promoting its UHD channel over the Easter holidays, giving its TV subscribers free access from 28 March to 12 April. The Virgin TV Ultra HD channel will showcase family-friendly movies, rock and roll gigs and a range of documentaries, all advert-free. Scheduled films include Playmobil: The Movie, Us and The Invisible Man, along with series such as Cobra Kai season one and The Last Turtles and the Rolling Stones tour across Latin America. 

UNITED KINGDOM 31 MRT

EE TV launches Smart Search AI discovery feature

UK operator EE is bringing AI-powered content discovery tool Smart Search to its hybrid pay-TV service EE TV. Smart Search's natural language processing engine is able to retrieve content by searching for general themes, moods, plot elements, or even key lines from a show or film, EE said. Results from Smart Search span EE TV's integrated apps and channels list, producing a seamless experience across live and on-demand sources.

UNITED KINGDOM 31 MRT

CityFibre to launch 8.5 Gbps wholesale service on 21 April

UK wholesale operator CityFibre has launched a new 8.5 Gbps product across its network, raising its top speed from a previous maximum of 5.5 Gbps. The new speed is the result of the rollout of XGS-PON technology across CityFibre's footprint, which currently reaches over 4.7 million premises. Partner ISPs can access the 8.5 Gbps wholesale service from 21 April.

UNITED KINGDOM 31 MRT

Ericsson increases share of O2 UK RAN contract with 5-year extension

Ericsson announced a new contract with UK operator Virgin Media O2 to become its primary radio access network (RAN) supplier. The five-year contract reneweal sees Ericsson provide the majority of the radio network under O2's latest Mobile Transformation Plan, bringing Ericsson "several hundred million euros" over the life of the contract, the Swedish supplier said. Nokia confirmed that it also secured a contract extension with O2 UK. 

UNITED KINGDOM 31 MRT

Google starts 'AI Works for Britain' programme

Google is working on teaching people in the UK more about its AI tools. Under the name 'AI Works for Britain', the company is opening pop-up bars in several cities to show how AI works, starting AI training on university campuses, and providing funding for local job training programmes. 

UNITED KINGDOM 31 MRT

UK fines Apple subsidiary over Russia sanctions breach

The UK government has imposed a GBP 390,000 penalty on Apple Distribution International for breaching financial sanctions related to Russia, following payments made in 2022 to a company linked to a sanctioned entity. The penalty was issued by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), which concluded that Apple Distribution International (ADI) had, on the balance of probabilities, violated UK sanctions regulations. The case relates to two payments totalling more than GBP 635,000 made from a UK

UNITED KINGDOM 30 MRT

Kcom confirms shareholders considering sale

UK regional operator Kcom confirmed its owners are considering a sale of the company or its assets. The note was included in its annual regulatory statement submitted to the telecoms regulator Ofcom. Kcom said it renegotiated its capital structure with the shareholders and its lenders in February.

UNITED KINGDOM 27 MRT

Welsh govt ABC broadband grant scheme help 1,000 properties

The Welsh government's relaunched 'Access Broadband Cymru' (ABC) grant scheme has helped to improve broadband connectivity for 1,000 rural premises across Wales. The scheme provides grants of up to GBP 800 per premise, with grants covering both equipment and installation costs. Rebecca Evans, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, reaching the 1,000 property milestone proves that the ABC programme is "delivering for people across Wales".

UNITED KINGDOM 27 MRT

AWS wins 10-year hyperscaler cloud services contract with HMRC

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has won a major hyperscaler cloud services contract from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the UK. The contract is worth GBP 472.8 million (including VAT) and will support the migration of HMRS services to the public cloud. It will run for seven years initially from 14 April 2026 to 13 April 2033, with options to extend by an extra three years to 13 April 2036. 

UNITED KINGDOM 27 MRT

Community Fibre doubles broadband speeds for new customers

Community Fibre, London-based fibre broadband provider, has launched a new promotion offering new customers double the speed at no extra cost. This offer is available until 23.59 hours on 06 May 2026. New customers can get 200 Mbps Full Fibre broadband for GBP 19 per month (instead of 100 Mbps); 600 Mbps Full Fibre Broadband for GBP 21 per month (instead of 300 Mbps); or 1 Gbps Full Fibre Broadband for GBP 23 per month (instead of 500 Mbps) - all with 24-month contracts. Prices will be frozen until 2027, wi

UNITED KINGDOM 27 MRT

BBC publishes Annual Plan for 2026/27

The BBC has published its Annual Plan for 2026/27, outlining how it plans to deliver its 'Value for All' strategy and develop content/services for viewers in a rapidly changing market. It will focus on delivering three key roles in the coming year - bringing people together, supporting homegrown stories and pursuing the truth. It will continue with a digital transformation -including adopting AI technology, improving efficiencies, and working to deliver an additional 10 percent cut from its Public Service c

UNITED KINGDOM 27 MRT

Kcom awards latest community grants

Kcom, Hull, UK-based broadband provider, has announced the latest awards through its Community Grants programme - with four local groups awarded funding to help boost digital inclusion. The groups will use the grants to support school STEM and breakfast clubs, secure laptops, and help young people in foster care to get online.

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