Category: Future Workplace

UK risks losing £230B without mobile network upgrades

A report from BT and Assembly Research claims the UK is at a digital crossroads when it comes to mobile network infrastructure upgrades. If we get our act together and seriously upgrade our mobile networks over the next ten years, we could unlock a wav…

UK risks losing £230B without mobile network upgrades

A report from BT and Assembly Research claims the UK is at a digital crossroads when it comes to mobile network infrastructure upgrades. If we get our act together and seriously upgrade our mobile networks over the next ten years, we could unlock a wav…

GSMA: Spectrum costs threaten performance of mobile networks

The GSMA has found that operators are struggling with spectrum costs, holding back investment to improve the performance of mobile networks. According to the GSMA, on average, consumers are actually paying about 38% less for mobile services than a deca…

Plugfest conducts 50G-PON & 25GS-PON interoperability tests

The path towards next-gen superfast fibre optic networks has accelerated thanks to 50G-PON and 25GS-PON interoperability tests at Plugfest. This vital progress stems from the latest ‘Plugfest’ organised by the Broadband Forum (essentially an intensive …

Ofcom plans rules to drive UK full-fibre broadband to 96% coverage

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has unveiled new rules to support the country’s full-fibre broadband rollout. The proposals are aimed at further stimulating competition and investment in the sector and build on regulations introduced in 2021. The regulator…

FullFibre and Zzoomm merger creates a UK full-fibre leader 

FullFibre and Zzoomm have announced plans to merge. Once operational, the combined entity will boast a formidable network—encompassing approximately 600,000 properties with ready service access and more than 65,000 active customers.   The mer…

Openreach delivers full-fibre to half of UK premises

Rapid expansion of the Openreach full-fibre network over the past year has delivered faster and more reliable broadband to half of UK premises.  Bolstered by major contracts, Openreach has built its full-fibre network quicker and farther than any …