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Better broadband 'going live' in Bradley Stoke
Fibre broadband services are being rolled out across the South Gloucestershire town of Bradley Stoke, following the installation of the last street cabinets as part of ongoing council-backed plans for better broadband in the...
Read moreUK broadband speeds 19th fastest
An official breakdown of global broadband transfer rates has placed the UK as the 19th fastest nation on Earth right now. According to Akamai's latest State of the Internet Report for the third quarter of 2014, average...
Read moreBroadband rollout 'driving rural production boost'
Businesses operating in rural areas could see some distinct advantages following the rollout of superfast broadband in their area. According to a new report from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra),...
Read moreBT trials new fibre technology in City
BT has announced the launch of a new pilot in the City of London that will allow businesses to gain access to superfast broadband connectivity through an innovative new technology. The company's new Fibre to the Basement...
Read moreNew alliance formed to improve digital access for all
A new voluntary body has been set up by the government to improve access to digital services for vulnerable groups. The Digital Accessibility Alliance will work with government departments, regulators, local authorities,...
Read moreBroadband 'to boost jobs in Bradford'
The rollout of improved broadband services is set to deliver a boost to employers in Bradford. The Telegraph and Argus reports the extension of the government-backed Superconnected Cities programme covering Bradford and...
Read moreChallenges remain for broadband rollout
UK communications industry regulator Ofcom has warned considerable challenges still remain regarding the successful rollout of superfast broadband across many parts of the country. As part of Ofcom’s Infrastructure Report...
Read moreSuperfast rollout for remotest village in Wales
The Superfast Cymru programme has continued apace over recent months and achieved the key milestone of reaching the remotest village in Wales - Dinas Mawddwy in Gwynedd - last week (28 November 2014). Announced by Deputy...
Read moreColnbrook receives superfast fibre broadband connection
Fibre optic broadband has made its way to Colnbrook, as part of the Superfast Berkshire rollout programme. More than 260 homes and businesses in Colnbrook can now connect to the technology, with loading speeds of up to 80Mbps...
Read moreFibre broadband on its way to Biggleswade
Superfast fibre optic broadband is on its way to Biggleswade, following campaigning from local residents wanting to gain access to the high-speed technology. Biggleswade Today reports that BT has told people living and working...
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