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BT urges SMEs to go digital  

Total Telecom

Ofcoms latest Connected Nations report highlights an increase in network incidents on the ageing infrastructure, rising by 45% in the past year. Ofcoms latest Connected Nations report highlights an increase in network incidents on the ageing infrastructure, rising by 45% in the past year.

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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 

Total Telecom

BT warns that delays in migrating to digital connectivity could disrupt critical systems such as fire alarms, lift phones, and even water monitoring sensors. With the ageing copper landline network becoming increasingly fragile, its simply too risky to run the UKs essential public services on outdated networks.

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Landline Vs Wireless Landline Connection – Comparison Guide

Airtel

Long before, when mobile devices we re not even a thing, landline connections held a special place in the heart of every household. No matter how nostalgic and overwhelming these memories sound, the comfort and convenience offered by modern landline connection is definitely something to vouch for! What is a landline?

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Germany sets aside €1bn for fibre broadband expansion 

Total Telecom

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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EE airdrops mobile tower into Isle of Skye

Total Telecom

The primary focus of this deployment, says EE, is to help improve safety in the region, connecting lone workers and tourists that could need emergency services. It also provides an important backup to landlines in case of an emergency.” Is the UK’s telecoms industry moving fast enough to deploy connectivity to remote areas?

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Vodafone Germany bolsters B2B unit, invests €250m

Total Telecom

Our customers already want more than just SIM cards and landline connections. Every second order we place is for one of our Beyond Connectivity services. This is part of Vodafone Group’s overall plan to expand its Vodafone Business workforce by 400 roles this financial year. And demand continues to rise.

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AT&T Defends Copper Network Retirement Plan Amid Union Opposition

Broadband Breakfast

“Compelling AT&T to divert resources away from investment and toward maintaining an outdated TDM-based network would actively impede the deployment of fiber and wireless connectivity,” AT&T said in a Feb. 25 FCC filing defending its plan to grandfather copper networks and transition other locations to fiber.

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