US telco DISH is providing 20 MHz of AWS-4 (Band 66) and all of its 700 MHz spectrum to AT&T at no cost for 60 days. Last week, DISH began lending its complete 600 MHz portfolio of spectrum to T-Mobile. With these two agreements, DISH has activated most of its spectrum portfolio to enhance national […]
Meo (Altice Portugal) was the market leader in Portugal for bundled services (TV, internet, fixed and mobile telephony) with a 40.4 per cent market share at the end of 2019. NOS was second with 37.1 per cent, but was the leader in share of revenues from these services, with 42.4 per cent of the total, […]
According to research from BroadbandNow, the number of Americans that added or switched home services in 2019, including internet, TV and phone, tripled YoY to around 118 million. When streaming TV services are included, the numbers increase dramatically to 241 million US adults. In addition to the rapid growth of consumers changing services, as compared […]
UK broadband companies say they are well equipped to cope with increased demand as millions of people remain at home during the Coronavirus outbreak, according to a BBC report. This follows a March 11th assertion by trade body ISPA UK that its Internet Service Provider (ISP) members were ready to handle any potential demands should […]
UK Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden has confirmed that the government will legislate to make sure new-build homes come with gigabit-speed broadband fit for the future, with the administration suggesting that this is a significant step in the Prime Minister’s plan to level up the UK and accelerate the nationwide rollout of world-class broadband with the […]
The main Spanish telcos – Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, MásMóvil and Euskaltel – have warned of saturation on the networks as a result of their massive use during the quarantine period. In a joint press release, the telcos said that “the IP networks are experiencing a 40 per cent rise in the traffic, whereas the use […]
Philip Jansen, Chief Executive, BT Group has late this afternoon tested positive for Coronavirus and as a result has followed the Public Health England protocols to self-isolate. BT is now working closely with Public Health England to undertake a full deep clean of relevant parts of its Group headquarters and will ensure those employees who […]
Spanish telcos Movistar, Orange, Vodafone and MásMóvil are giving more broadband data and TV packages for free during the coronavirus quarantine, following Telefónica’s example. Orange will give 30 GB for free to ‘Love’ and ‘Go’ subscribers for a month. Also, the childrens TV package Infantil Max will be available at no extra cost. In addition, […]
BT has launched its new Security Advisory Services practice, marking another step in the ongoing expansion of its cyber security capabilities. BT says the practice will offer strategic security guidance and solutions to organisations across the globe, reflecting the market demand for expert guidance to navigate today’s complex cyber security landscape. BT Security Advisory Services […]
Telefónica has announced it will increase, at no extra cost, the broadband allowance avaialble to its Fusion and Movistar mobile customers with an additional 30 GB every month, for two months. In order to facilitate home entertainment whilst schools are closed in the country to combat the coronavirus outbreak, the telco will also increase their […]