Virgin Media is in discussions with 30 cities across the UK about deploying free fibre-based Wi-Fi networks using small cell technology. Duncan Watts, head of business development for fixed and wireless at Virgin Media Business, revealed ...
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Jeremy Hunt's promise in 2010 that the UK would lead Europe with its broadband infrastructure within five years raised a few eyebrows. No one was against the sentiment of rolling out broadband to every home in the UK by 2015 – even ...
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The U.S.states of Washington,Massachusetts and Delaware have made the most progress in promoting broadband and in providing a broadband-friendly business climate,according to a new study by trade group TechNet. Those three states lead the ...
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The government has been given the green light by the European Union to roll out GBP530m in broadband funding, intended to bring superfast broadband to 90% of homes, and a minimum speed of 2Mbps elsewhere. The investment had been pending ...
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The councils of Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire have awarded BT a multi-million pound contract to roll out superfast broadband. The two local authorities formed a partnership when applying for government funding for the project, which ...
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BT and Virgin Media have each submitted complaints to the European Commission (EC) about plans for a state-funded broadband network in Birmingham. The City Council was awarded the money for the project after applying to the Urban ...
The U.S.Federal Communications Commission needs to be a"cop on the beat"to ensure mobile and broadband competition across the country,the agency's chairman said Tuesday. The FCC must resist calls for the agency to phase out nearly all ...
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Ten cities in the UK are to receive £114m for broadband of 80-100Mbps and wireless internet access, as part of government plans to improve connectivity across the nation. The total sum allocated to the 10 cities is £14m more ...
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Maria Miller has already looked to make her mark as Culture Secretary as the government promises to remove the need for local councils'approval to install broadband cabinets. Miller,who replaced Jeremy Hunt as part of the ministerial ...
The House of Lords Communications Committee today slammed the government's broadband strategy, claiming the UK "can and must do better" when rolling out internet infrastructure. The committee has been gathering evidence since February ...
Rural areas will need to help finance broadband roll-outs if UK schemes for better connectivity are to succeed. This was the conclusion of Conservative MP Rory Stewart, who spoke at the House of Lords' communications select committee ...
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