Category: Broadband
Average peak time speeds for UK broadband services in October 2018
The second of our regular features looking at the data we have from all the speed tests visitors is now ready for publication and provides an idea of how services are performing for the public, rather than what the providers would like everyone to believe.
November 2018 update on broadband coverage levels across the UK, nations and regions
The race to build 15 million full fibre premises is on and while we are seeing the build rates of FTTP increasing the level of activity will need to triple very soon and be sustained to meet the political ambition of half the UK with a FTTP option in 2025.
Equity deal means Hyperoptic is bringing forward its target dates
Hyperoptic was aiming for 2 million premises covered by its Gigabit service by 2022 but with a deal with Mubadala Investment Company is set to give the operator the resources to bring the 2 million target forward to 2021.
Growing evidence of Fibre First roll-out from Openreach in Central London
Announcements and writing PR about full fibre roll-outs is relatively easy, the real proof is once services become available for order and consumers and small business start to order FTTP. We have seen more FTTP appearing in Central London showing the roll-out is underway but not as fast as those waiting would like.
Nottingham and Belfast joining first wave of Openreach Fibre First roll-out
As the normal pattern for FTTP roll-outs from many of the full fibre operators in the UK we get a pre-announcement of which will be the next areas to receive the service allowing keen residents to play the spot the roll-out of splitters and manifolds.
UK broadband speed test results for October 2018
Our monthly report on the speeds of various broadband services is we believe the most comprehensive list and showcases the speeds that the public are seeing versus some of the claims made by the providers.
Latest BT Group results show more money going back into BDUK pot
For those more worried about the pounds rather than the full fibre the latest BT Group results show while more full fibre is appearing the only sector of the firm to see its profits rise has been the consumer division.
Two consultations to try and help enable access to Gigabit broadband
Alongside the Budget two consultations have been launched looking at ways to improve the amount of Gigabit capable broadband delivered for new build homes and also reduce the problems created by landlords ignoring wayleave requests meaning those in flats are often missed out during full fibre roll-outs.
Budget 2018 promises more full fibre
The Budget delivered on 29th October has some good news for full fibre providers as there is more money on the way for pilots with schools acting as the anchor business.
What will the Budget do for broadband?
The Chancellor has previous laid out his ambition for 100% full fibre coverage and the last leak ahead of the Budget itself suggests another £250 million to help fund full fibre roll-outs.