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AUGUST 19, 2024

Retail ISP and specialist broadband provider, LilaConnect has announced it has surpassed 15,000 connected customers. The milestone is another step forward in its vision, and commitment, to providing UK homes and businesses with best-in-class full fibre internet connectivity.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nokia has partnered with Indian ISP Ishan Technologies to upgrade its broadband services in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Events A look back at the top stories that came out of Broadband Communities Summit West last week in San Diego, California Broadband Communities Summit West attracted community leaders, property owners, network infrastructure builders, and internet service providers to San Diego. Here’s a look back at some key highlights.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

News The alternative fibre network operator is calling on the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to update its guidance on the use of the term ‘fibre’ New research from AllPoints Fibre, conducted in partnership with YouGov, shows that the UK public remains confused about what exactly constitutes ‘fibre’ with regards to broadband advertising.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

News The move should give CityFibre a huge competitive boost as they look to take on market leader Openreach Sky and CityFibre have announced a long-term partnership allowing Sky to offer full fibre services over CityFibre’s network. As the UK’s largest altnet, CityFibre’s network currently reaches 3.8 Get tickets here!

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Here, a £1 million project will test similar hybrid networks to provide faster and more reliable internet. Join us at next year’s Connected North, 23-24 April in Manchester. Located seven miles off the mainland, the island has 141 residents but attracts 40,000 visitors annually. Get discounted tickets here!

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AUGUST 13, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long plagued by sluggish internet speeds, are set for a major connectivity upgrade as the UK Government pledges up to £800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly allocated satellite spectrum on a provisional basis to Eutelsat OneWeb and Orbit Connect India – Reliance Jio’s satellite venture with SES – to allow them to test satellite broadband services.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ofcom’s new rules mandate that ISPs provide clearer information about their broadband services to consumers. The move, which comes into effect today, aims to address widespread confusion surrounding the terminology used to describe different network technologies.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

News The railway line could improve the connectivity for thousands of rural households The High-Speed 2 (HS2) railway project could significantly enhance broadband connectivity in rural areas, according to a new analysis released today from High Speed 2 Ltd, a non-departmental public body run by the UK Department for Transport.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

News The partnership will expand connectivity options for businesses in the North-West and West Midlands Freedom Fibre has teamed up with Zen Internet to deliver full-fibre ethernet to thousands of businesses across the North-West and West Midlands. The partnership also reflects a commitment to sustainability and customer care.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Project Gigabit contracts will bring full fibre broadband to nearly 170,000 premises through public funding, and up to 360,000 homes and businesses when combined with Quickline’s commercial build. To oversee sales, customer service, and retention, Quickline has appointed Julian Burton as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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JANUARY 9, 2025

News The operator claims the move makes it the UKs second largest alternative network Today, fibre network wholesaler nexfibre has announced it has passed 2 million premises with its fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) network. However, our work is far from done. With an initial investment of 4.5

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JANUARY 24, 2025

million connections have been made possible through federal gigabit funding The German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has launched its 2025 Gigabit Funding programme. billion will be available to support infrastructure projects and a pilot programmes to close connectivity gaps in underserved areas.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Italy's Minor Islands Connection Plan has brought high-speed broadband to 21 small islands, modernising infrastructure and boosting digital connectivity with fiber networks and 5G.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

Interview Following rural ISP Quickline’s recent success in securing its fourth round of government funding earlier this month, Total Telecom sat down with CEO Sean Royce to discuss all things rural broadband Founded in 2006, Quickline’s mission is to get rural communities connected “to a world of possibilities,” according to the website.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

BT warns that delays in migrating to digital connectivity could disrupt critical systems such as fire alarms, lift phones, and even water monitoring sensors. However, 60% of the operators CNI customers have yet to develop a transition plan. The move to digital networks offers a range of benefits.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Podcast Two Lumen representatives joined Beyond the Cable to discuss challenges that make California’s middle-mile build unique and how the state is doing their part assist with timely network builds. As a result, Pohlman said permits were issued faster and priority was placed on broadband builds.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

million funding initiative aimed at testing hybrid connectivity solutions in some of Britain’s most isolated locations. Despite significant advances in superfast and gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure across the country, many remote and rural areas continue to struggle with reliable connectivity.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

News Nokia has been selected by Openreach to deliver its One Network Platform, an open-access fibre network designed to connect millions of homes and businesses across the UK The project will see Nokia deploy a wide range of technology upgrades across Openreachs network, aiming to boost efficiencies and simplify further fibre rollouts.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

News The companies say that the deal will “accelerate future-ready fibre broadband growth” across the US Nokia has signed a multi-year deal with AT&T to help upgrade and expand its fibre network. Ultimately this can help operators like AT&T make the most of their existing fibre broadband networks today and in the future.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Viewpoints The broadband industry is poised for significant change as we move forward into 2025 By: Bob Bartz, VP of Engineering at CHR Solutions To read the Part 2 of this viewpoint series, click here. Starlinks reach into underserved regions will not only change the way we think about connectivity but also how federal funding is allocated.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

Network Wrapped is a new annual study that combines mobile and broadband data with consumer insights to reveal the latest trends around how the British public engaged with the biggest cultural moments of the year, both in-person and online. The full Network Wrapped report is available here: bt.com/network-wrapped

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Philip (Xiaodi) Song, Chief Marketing Officer for Huawei Carrier Business, delivered a keynote speech titled “ADN Unleashes New Momentum for Networks with Intelligence.” Dr. Philip explained, “Telecom networks have transitioned from the era of small AI models developed based on expertise to the era of AI foundation models.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Contributed Article [Paris, France, October 9, 2024] During Network X 2024 — Broadband World Forum (BBWF), Huawei teamed up with carriers and Informa to hold the All-Optical Access Innovation Summit, bringing together heavyweight analysts, carrier customers, and Huawei experts. all-optical intelligent access networks.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Satellite cellular network provider AST SpaceMobile has further cemented its partnership with telecoms giant Vodafone. The deal, which runs through 2034, paves the way for Vodafone to integrate space-based cellular connectivity into its primary markets, including offering services to external operators through its Partner Markets programme.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

As Germany continues to evolve its digital infrastructure, the event will provide a crucial platform for industry leaders to collaborate, exchange ideas, and shape the future of connectivity across the country,” he continued.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Press Release Thousands of rural homes and businesses now have access to lightning-fast broadband through Freedom Fibre and its Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Cities and towns including Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Leek, Urmston, Northwich and Whitchurch have benefited from the full-fibre network.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Press Release A £175 million communications network connecting 163 remote radio sites across 11,000 miles of UK coastline is now operational ensuring His Majesty’s (HM) Coastguard’s effective frontline emergency response continues for thousands of distress calls from the UK’s waters.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Viewpoints With the recent election behind us, theres a noticeable shift in broadband industry sentiment. Following the election, industry stakeholders are cautiously optimistic now about potential improvements in financing conditions, strategic network expansion, and the evolving competitive landscape.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

News The new NetCo was first announced in February Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is seeking investment for its newly created network company, according to a Bloomberg report this week which cited people familiar with the matter. Join Lutz Schüler at next month’s Connected Britain, 11-12 September in London, Get tickets here!

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

News The funding cut could see thousands of rural communities miss out on connectivity coverage upgrades The UK government is set to significantly cut funding to the Shared Rural Network (SRN) project, a scheme designed to improve mobile coverage in remote areas of the country, according to a report from The Telegraph.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

concert, sports), online gaming, along with virtual and augmented reality are some of the products and applications growing network traffic and consuming bandwidth. As a fiber optic network provider, Great Plains Communications sees a continued rise in network traffic as an ongoing trend.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

7, 2024 — Updates from federal, state, and county officials at Broadband Communities Summit West, planned for Oct. 30-31 at the San Diego Convention Center, have taken on an increased significance following the approval of California’s initial proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Partner2Connect Digital Coalition aims to accelerate global digital inclusion, particularly in regions where traditional broadband infrastructure is unavailable. Beyond bringing connectivity to remote areas, satellite connectivity has also been in the news recently for the key role it can play in supporting customers during emergencies.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MetTel has completed agreements making it an Authorized Starlink Reseller for both government and commercial enterprises, enabling it to offer fully managed network services to any location worldwide via Starlink’s ubiquitous laser mesh network of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

11, 2025) Thousands of Miami County residents and businesses will soon have access to faster, more reliable Internet with a joint investment from Comcast, the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) and the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA). To learn more about Xfinity services, visit www.xfinity.com or call 1-800-Xfinity.

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