UK
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London may be the beating heart of the UK economy, but when it comes to mobile network performance, it’s lagging behind the rest of the country. -
Telent, a provider of operational technology and digital solutions for critical national infrastructure across the UK and Ireland, has been acquired by M Group.
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Ofcom has opened an investigation into a call centre solutions provider over concerns that phone numbers sub-allocated to the firm have allegedly been used to facilitate scams.
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vXantaro is supporting broadband provider Wildanet in accelerating the rollout of gigabit-capable Full Fibre infrastructure across Cornwall as part of the UK Government’s Project Gigabit initiative.
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St Helens Borough Council has contracted Elevate to build a full-fibre internet network for the town centre as part of its Digital Infrastructure Programme.
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The UK government has launched a new cross-industry initiative aimed at improving energy efficiency and sustainability in AI.
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In today’s increasingly digital world, reliable internet access is no longer just a luxury — it’s a necessity for nearly every aspect of life. From finding a job and working remotely to booking appointments and accessing essential services, almost everything is now done online.
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As the world’s largest research and innovation programme, the UK’s move to re-associate with Horizon Europe following Brexit, underscores the country’s commitment to innovation and development — but what does this mean for telecoms?
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The UK government has opened a consultation into potentially allowing copyright materials to be used by developers building AI models as training materials — a move that could have massive ramifications for both innovators and creatives.
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British internet users have moved away from watching events with loved ones to become a nation of split-screeners, according to BT’s annual usage data.
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Arelion has added Gagun Gahir as its new enterprise sales director for EMEA.
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Ofcom has launched a consultation to potentially lower annual licence fees (ALFs) for certain spectrum bands which could save operators millions of pounds.
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New data centre projects looking to build on green belt land in the UK can now apply for a fast-tracked scheme that would prevent local councils from blocking new sites, as part of the UK government's planning reforms.
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Data consumption in the UK rose in 2024, according to new data from Virgin Media O2, with broadband usage rising by 8.1% and mobile data increasing by 9%.
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Current and former Vodafone franchisees from across the UK have launched a £120 million legal claim against the telecoms giant, alleging breaches of good faith and franchise agreements.
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Verizon's Leighton Griffiths on smart venues, 5G, and the future of fan engagement
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A new supercomputer has come online in the UK that’s set to power AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.
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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the long-anticipated merger between Vodafone UK and Three UK, paving the way for the creation of a new mobile market leader with 29 million customers.
