Tag: Gigabit broadband
2025 target for ‘gigabit broadband’ says UK Digital Secretary
Plans to achieve nationwide coverage of gigabit capable broadband is targeted for 2025, the Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan (pictured above) has confirmed. The roll-out came into question when it was vaguely worded “as soon as possible” without a date in the Queen’s Speech, but Nicky Morgan has revealed that the 2025 goal stands. However Boris…
Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to 15 million homes by 2021
Virgin Media has announced plans to introduce gigabit broadband to almost 15 million households by the end of 2021. The internet service provider has said more than a million people will be able to access the next-generation speeds this year, starting with Southampton, where it has been trialling the technology. It will also bring gigabit…
