Homes and businesses connected to Openreach’s Tring network were left without broadband or phone services after a rodent gnawed through the outer casing of the operator’s cables to build a nest.
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BT has begun a formal succession process as CEO Philip Jansen tells the board he will exit the company at an appropriate moment over the next 12 months.
Wildanet has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to reinforce its dedication to supporting veterans, ex-service personnel, reservists and service families and providing opportunities for career development.
Airband Community Internet has enlisted AlixPartners and Houlihan Lokey to seek new funding, according to Sky.
VolkerHighways has rebranded its telecoms division to VolkerTelecoms and will simplify and strengthen the business as it aids in the nationwide fibre rollout.
Ofcom will not prevent Openreach from introducing its new Equinox 2 pricing offer for full fibre broadband.
Full fibre coverage is now at 14.2 million, according to Ofcom’s Spring 2023 report, up from 12.5 million reported in its December 2022 report.
Sky has merged its Sky Connect and Sky Business TV brands, bringing connectivity and entertainment under one Sky Business entity for partners.
The FTTH Council Europe estimates that the UK saw 4.2m premises added to its fibre footprint between September 2021 and September 2022, more than any of its European counterparts.
Ofcom has confirmed that its One Touch Switch system, designed to help broadband users change provider, will be delayed after ‘the industry misses the deadline’ for the new service.