Tag: Fibre
Broadband providers need to be clearer about ‘fibre’, claims Ofcom
Consumers must be told clearly about the technology that underpins their broadband service when signing up to a new deal, under new Ofcom guidance for providers that comes into force today. Full-fibre networks are currently being deployed at pace, meaning customers are increasingly able to choose from a range of different network technologies for their…
Labour promises free full-fibre broadband for all
Labour has promised it will deliver free full-fibre broadband to every home and business by 2030, if it wins the General Election. The party intends to bring parts of BT, including Openreach which provides broadband infrastructure, into public ownership under plans it said will result in a massive upgrade in the UK’s internet infrastructure. The…
Full fibre boost for London using Tube tunnels
Properties in London are set to benefit from a £10 million investment in full fibre broadband using Tube tunnels and public buildings to deliver gigabit speeds. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced the latest upgrade from copper cables to full fibre optics, in a bid to help the capital catch up with other cities across…
Openreach to recruit 3,000 apprentice engineers for faster broadband roll out
Openreach is to hire 3,000 new trainees this year as part of a major recruitment drive as it continues to connect houses and businesses to faster broadband, the company has announced. The trainees will be based across the UK, helping engineers upgrade, maintain and install services across the company’s broadband network. Openreach also gave details…
Sky launches its own fibre broadband service
Sky has today announced the launch of Sky Fibre, its first fibre broadband offering to chase the likes of BT Infinity. Sky claims that its offering is the cheapest fibre broadband on the market - with speeds of up to 38Mb for only £10/month - on top of the £16.40/month line rental, of course. There…
