More than 97 per cent of UK homes could have access to gigabit-capable broadband by 2027, if communications providers deploy their networks as planned, according to data published by comms regulator Ofcom. Since 2018, availability of full-fibre broadband in the UK has increased from 6 per cent to more than 60 per cent, and average […]
Telia, the Sweden-based telecoms operator, has announced a ‘change programme’ that it says will simplify its operations by implementing a new operating model with streamlined processes and improved ways of working, which will lead to a more customer-focused organisation, while also resetting the company’s cost base through an intended reduction of 3,000 staff during 2024 […]
MasOrange, the new merged company formed by MásMóvil and Orange, has announced a redundancy plan that will affect 795 workers, equating to 10 per cent of the total workforce. The job cuts will affect all entities within the MasOrange group, including Orange Spain, Xfera Móviles, Lorca Telecom Bidco, Euskaltel, R and Telecable. Both MasOrange and […]
Video software provider, Synamedia, has announced that POST Luxembourg, Luxembourg’s largest telco, is deploying Synamedia CDN for its linear IPTV service, POP TV, as well as other streaming services. By switching to Synamedia’s Fluid EdgeCDN, POST is enhancing control of its network through new insights and optimisation techniques. POST said that it chose Fluid EdgeCDN after Synamedia was able […]
Virgin Media O2 is reportedly seeking outside investors to help fund its £5 billion (€4.5bn) newly created network company to challenge market leader BT Group, according to a Bloomberg report. Virgin Media O2, jointly owned by Liberty Global and Telefónica, is working with advisers to raise at least £1 billion by selling a minority stake […]
UK digital infrastructure provider Openreach is announcing plans to launch a new symmetric 1Gbps broadband speed tier in certain locations – offering Communications Providers further choice when ordering a service over its ultrafast Full Fibre network. The business plans to make the new service available at premises which make up its successful ‘Type C’ bid […]
Hundreds of thousands of rural homes and businesses struggling to fulfil basic online tasks due to outdated broadband infrastructure will receive major Internet speed upgrades, as the UK Government fixes the digital divide and powers up all regions of Britain. Up to £800 million (€936m) in government investment will be made available to modernise broadband […]
Following the announcement of the acquisition of Vodafone Italia in March, Swisscom has confirmed that it has formally notified the Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato) of the transaction on August 12th. The notification occurs in the context of the work underway to secure the regulatory approvals needed to finalise the […]
Indian telecoms conglomerate Bharti Global has acquired Patrick Drahi-controlled Altice UK’s stake in BT. In a Stock Market announcement, BT Group said that it noted that Bharti Global has reached agreement to acquire c24.5 per cent of the issued share capital of BT Group from Altice UK. Allison Kirkby, Chief Executive, said: “We welcome investors […]
Deutsche Telekom delivered what it described as “strong figures yet again” for the second quarter of 2024. Service revenues increased by 4.9 per cent year-on-year to €24.1 billion. At the same time, adjusted EBITDA AL grew 7.8 per cent to €10.8 billion. Excluding the effects from exchange rate fluctuations and changes in the composition of […]