Category: Broadband

G.fast has been bubbling away for some time, but the first approval stage has by the ITU has completed and G.fast is now known as G.9700.

A lot of myths have surrounded the various DLM systems that exist, and many start off with well meaning forum users second guessing the systems, so we have decided a short summary of the DLM for FTTC is worth running up the flag pole.

Another week and more BDUK contract signing, this time BT has signed with Dorset to take the coverage of fibre based broadband from 260,000 premises to around 97% of premises across the county.

Earlier in 2013 the Highlands and Islands signed with BT, now the remaining parts of Scotland have signed up to a joint project with BT, BDUK, local authorities and the Scottish Government.

While there is there lots of pessimism about the superfast roll-out to the final third, at least Norfolk has started to deliver.

The big headlines have gone to the BDUK final third (rural) broadband projects, with super-connected cities scheme not delivering anything like the original expectation and now Birmingham is announcing details of its Wi-Fi roll-out.

The National Audit office is claiming the BDUK programme will run 22 months late and that BT will provide just 23% of the original projected funding.

Another piece of the broadband puzzle to improve speeds outside the commercial footprint is set to be filled in when Worcestershire County Council most likely signs with BT on 29th July.

The competition between TalkTalk, Sky and BT continues with TalkTalk starting another offer that runs until 24th July, where new ADSL2+ customers can sign up for the Plus TV service and get three broadband and six Sky channels free for 3 months.

While some BDUK projects are delivering results already, others are still in the consultation phase of the procurement process and Greater Manchester is one of those.