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Migration to full fibre essential for truly sustainable networks

July 2, 2024

Via: Data Centre & Network News

Five key areas in the telecom sector, including migration from legacy copper networks, need addressing if optimal energy efficiency in fixed networks is to be achieved, according to a new report from the World Broadband Association (WBBA). The report, which […]


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Virgin Media O2 confirms fibre joint venture talks

February 17, 2022

Via: TechRadar

Virgin Media O2 has confirmed discussions with third parties about a potential joint-venture that would build a full fibre broadband network serving seven million additional homes and businesses by 2027. The company’s upgrade programme means every single one of the […]


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Virgin Media O2 holds talks with external investors over full fibre venture

January 31, 2022

Via: TechRadar

The parent companies of Virgin Media O2 are reportedly seeking external investors to help fund the rollout of full fibre infrastructure to as many as seven million properties currently unserved by its cable network. Liberty Global and Telefonica merged their […]


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Average UK broadband speeds are faster than ever as full fibre makes an impact

September 9, 2021

Via: TechRadar

Investments in full fibre and cable infrastructure coupled with upgrades from customers has seen the average UK broadband speed to increase by a fifth since the start of the pandemic. Lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures have elevated the role […]


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Colt Taps Cisco’s Segment Routing and Ethernet VPN (eVPN) for 5G Backhaul Offering

April 19, 2019

Via: The Fast Mode

Colt Technology Services, a provider of high bandwidth connectivity solutions, is working with Cisco to add greater flexibility to its Colt IQ Network for mobile service providers (MSPs) ahead of the advent of 5G. With the ability to deliver 5G backhaul, Colt […]