Openreach
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Ofcom reveals plans for seamless broadband switching
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Ofcom has published new propels to help customers moving between broadband providers who use different physical networks.
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Ofcom: Broadband networks ‘stand firm’ despite lockdown surge
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Domestic users have enjoyed largely stable speeds despite a surge in the number of people working from home, streaming and taking part in online lessons.
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Ofcom names BT and Kcom as broadband USO providers
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The Broadband USO initiative was introduced by the Government last year and will help ensure people get a minimum level of speed no matter where they live.
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Vodafone and CityFibre announce new partnership to bring ultrafast fibre broadband to five million UK premises
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The deal will see CityFibre build a new new Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) network in towns and cities across the UK, with Vodafone having time-limited exclusive wholesale access in each location.
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ISPs to get business rates relief on new fibre lines
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A new Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill will introduce the relief which is aimed at providing firms such as BT and Virgin Media with a financial incentive to upgrade their networks and offer homes and businesses faster speeds.
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Openreach to consult ISPs on expanded fibre-to-the-premises roll-out
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The network is used by more than 580 communications providers, including BT’s retail rivals Sky and TalkTalk, some of which claim the company has an interest in prolonging its use of existing copper infrastructure to cut costs.