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The UK’s alternative broadband sector is facing mounting pressure, with consolidation increasingly seen as inevitable. -
Ofcom has proposed major updates to its satellite filing procedures, introducing stricter requirements for low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations as the UK’s space sector experiences rapid growth.
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Telecom cable workers at Prysmian Group’s Bishopstoke factory in the UK are preparing for a potential strike over potential job cut plans.
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Wales is set to receive a £250 million investment from Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers, marking a significant boost for the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector.
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The UK government’s Spring Statement includes strong commitments to capital infrastructure and digital transformation as the Labour Party continues to look to technology as a growth driver.
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Earlier this week, Capacity visited Overbury Farms on the Worcestershire-Gloucestershire border to witness first-hand the transformative impact of Virgin Media O2 Business’ (VMO2) portable 5G private network.
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The UK government has committed £23 million in funding for telecoms research aimed at expanding connectivity to underserved regions across the country.
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The UK government are looking to apply a “startup mindset” to AI and digital project spending as part of overhauls of innovation grant awards.
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Businesses across the UK still reliant on analogue landlines are being urged to transition to digital networks before the end of 2025, as the country’s ageing copper telephone infrastructure nears the end of its operational life.
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Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has launched the UK government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan, aiming to bridge the digital divide by providing funding and support to digitally-excluded groups.
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BT has officially launched Global Fabric, its new network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform, with live customer traffic now running on the system.
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The UK High Court has upheld a government order requiring Chinese state-backed investment firm FTDI Holding Limited (FTDIHL) to divest its 80.2% stake in British semiconductor company Future Technology Devices International (FTDI).
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Ofcom is looking to expand commercial access for both mobile and wifi services to the 6 GHz band after unveiling plans to make upper 6 GHz spectrum available.
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Vodafone UK and Three UK have unveiled their post-merger leadership team, with Vodafone executives claiming most of the top positions.
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Britain’s economy saw an unexpected boost in the final quarter of 2024, with GDP rising by 0.1% despite earlier predictions of a decline.
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CityFibre has reported record-breaking financial and operational performance for the year ending 31 December 2024, achieving profitability for the first time in its history.
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The UK government is set to overhaul planning rules for nuclear reactors, making it easier to build new clean energy sources for power data centres.
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The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has urged European leaders to enhance cooperation on subsea cable security following multiple incidents of cable damage.
