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nexfibre passes 2m premises

nexfibre, the next generation fibre network operator, has reached a total of 2 million premises passed and ready for service in just two years. nexfibre said the milestone demonstrates its “immense progress” as it continues to make towards its goal of delivering full-fibre network connectivity to previously underserved suburban and semi-rural premises, driving long-term competition […]

January 9, 2025

£289m boost for UK rural broadband

Some of Britain’s most isolated communities will benefit from faster broadband speeds, giving them better access to a range of services including healthcare at home through virtual consultations and remote monitoring, and helping to combat loneliness by ensuring pensioners can access high-quality video calls. It will also support businesses to better grow and serve their […]

January 8, 2025By Colin Mann

Record year for UK broadband

Half of all UK homes and business now have access to faster and more reliable broadband thanks to UK digital infrastructure provider Openreach’s investment in Full Fibre. The milestone comes as broadband usage across the UK is expected to reach record levels in 2024, reflecting the nation’s increasing reliance on high-speed connectivity. Openreach says it […]

January 6, 2025By Colin Mann

Croatia sees OTT revenue growth of 171%

OTT services in Croatia saw 171 per cent annual revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, while the subscriber base grew by 116 per cent to 110,055 connections. The latest quarterly data from the Croatian Regulatory Agency for Network Activities (Hakom) reveals that OTT offerings now account for nearly 12 per cent of all […]

January 6, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

India: Telco, pay-TV revenue to grow at 2.5% CAGR

The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in India is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5 per cent from $44.9 billion (€43.05bn) in 2024 to $50.7 billion in 2029, primarily driven by mobile data and fixed broadband segment, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s India Telecom Operators Country […]

December 27, 2024

South Korea: Telco, pay-TV revenue to increase at 1.9% CAGR

The telecom and pay-TV services revenue in South Korea is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9 per cent over the forecast period 2024-2029 from $32.3 billion (€30.9bn) in 2024 to $35.4 billion in 2029, supported by strong growth in the mobile broadband segment, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics […]

December 27, 2024

Report: UK comms prices biggest drop in 2024

Average prices for fixed broadband and landline bundles have generally fallen in real terms between 2023 and 2024, with the fastest packages seeing the biggest drop, according to regulator Ofcom’s annual pricing trends report. Over the last year, average standard ‘list’ prices for ‘dual-play’ ultrafast (300 Mbit/s or more) and landline deals fell by 9 […]

December 12, 2024

Euro telco CEOs call for new connectivity rulebook

A group of CEOs representing Europe’s leading telcos have issued a joint statement calling for a new connectivity rulebook to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. “Europe is at a crossroads and it must embrace a growth-driven mindset in order to succeed,” they say. “It is time for our continent to implement a bold competitiveness agenda that delivers […]

December 12, 2024By Colin Mann

Ofcom: Full-fibre broadband nears 7 in 10 homes

A record 20.7 million UK homes can now access full-fibre broadband, according to regulator Ofcom’s annual report on the nation’s broadband and mobile networks. Ofcom’s Connected Nations report finds that 69 per cent (20.7 million) of UK homes now have access to full-fibre broadband, up from 57 per cent (17.1 million) in September 2023. Northern […]

December 5, 2024

Sacred Scottish island enters the digital age

Engineers are starting work to give the historic island of Iona – the cradle of Christianity in Scotland – an ultrafast broadband tech boost. A mile off the much bigger Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, Iona has been in history books since St Columba established a monastery there in the sixth century. It’s […]

November 26, 2024By Colin Mann