Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, in partnership with BT, has commenced a nationwide rollout of new digital Street Hub units – an enhanced design that aim to revitalise high streets, improve public connectivity, and supercharge advertising across the UK. Building on the success of units launched in 2017, the new Street Hubs combine next-gen […]
British Airways (BA) has announced its customers will soon benefit from free Starlink connectivity on all BA mainline and Euroflyer flights. The airline will commence its Starlink rollout in 2026. Once fully fitted, all customers, whichever cabin they’re travelling in, will receive complimentary access to the service for streaming, working and keeping in touch. Sean […]
Wi-Fi connectivity is a consumer expectation throughout the travel industry. From airports and hotels to airplanes and trains, Ookla has examined all of these just this year alone. Now Ookla has walked the gangway to the cruise ship industry to see what type of connectivity is offered on the seas. Data from Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence, […]
VeEX Inc, a global leader in innovative test and measurement solutions for next-generation networks, has introduced the MTX90, a revolutionary multi-gigabit handheld test set for Installation and Commissioning. Delivering multi-gigabit speeds over wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) interfaces, the MTX90 simplifies field operations and optimises QoE measurements for both residential and business services. As service providers […]
Virgin Media is starting to upgrade customers with Hub 3 and Hub 4 WiFi routers to its newer, more advanced Hub 5 at no extra cost. The upgrade aims to boost customers’ broadband performance around the home, making it smoother and more reliable, with the roll out benefitting thousands of customers before the end of […]
Airties, a provider of AI-driven software that improves the connectivity experience for ISPs’ subscribers, has announced the commercial launch of Airties Nova, a new SaaS-powered connectivity experience testing platform with comprehensive test capabilities delivered in a self-contained chamber. Nova is designed to help broadband service providers automate their continuous testing efforts, accelerate time-to-market, increase accuracy and […]
In advance of the 2025 Network X conference, Airties, a specialist in AI-driven software that improves the connectivity experience, has announced findings from a consumer survey, independently conducted by Qualtrics, of more than 2,000 households across the US and UK. The survey revealed a looming churn crisis for ISPs: approximately one-third of households are considering […]
Ookla has analysed country-level train Wi-Fi performance across Europe and Asia, using Speedtest Intelligence. Europe and Asia’s rail networks, long heralded as a backbone of economic competitiveness, are now judged not only on punctuality and comfort but on the quality of the digital experience onboard. High-quality train Wi-Fi has shifted from nice-to-have to essential rail […]
VeEX Inc, a global leader in innovative test and measurement solutions for next-generation networks, has introduced the PX92, a new handheld PON analyser and multi-gigabit service test set designed to change the way technicians validate fibre installations and service turn-ups. With the rapid rollout of 10G PON and high-speed internet services, the pressure to get […]
Parks Associates has announced a new white paper, A Guide to Connectivity Innovations in Multifamily Housing, in partnership with Cox Communities, with research showing that nearly one in five multifamily residents with home internet in the US reported receiving gigabit or faster download speeds. The research explores key connectivity options available for multifamily properties, including legacy bulk […]