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£40m government fund made available to boost 5G innovation
Local and regional authorities are now able to apply for a slice of £40m of government funding to create '5G Innovation Regions' looking to develop new 5G-powered technologies or services.
BT eyes plans to convert FTTC cabinets to EV chargers
Electric Vehicle charging could be a new venture for BT as it looks to run a pilot converting decommissioned FTTC cabinets into EV chargers.
Online Scams & Traps: Avoiding becoming a victim – please share
PLEASE SHARE - Online scams are a massive problem, far bigger than many imagine. In its online fraud report, Ofcom reported in March 2023 that almost half of all adult Internet users have been drawn into engaging in an online scam or fraud, and many of us know people who have become victims.
ISPA 25th Anniversary Award
The Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA UK) is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. As part of its ISPA 2023 Awards, it’s also introducing a new award for this year to recognise an individual or organisation that has driven innovation and development of the industry over this time.
National Safe Digging Week 2023 begins
National Safe Digging Week begins to promote safe digging for anyone planning any work in their gardens over the summer
Over 400 apprentices and graduates to join BT Group
There are some 400 places up for grabs spread across Wales, England and Northern Ireland for graduates and apprenticeships in BT Group as part of its September 2023 intake.
Poles springing up lead to complaints in Lincoln
Residents in one street of Lincoln are complaining about the erection of poles down their street by one of the new FTTP operators.
CWU members vote four to one to accept BT pay offer
The threat of further industrial action at BT Group and Openreach is over as after union members vote to accept the latest pay offer.
BT announces cost of living pay rise
The ongoing dispute with BT and CWU members over what is a sensible pay rise now sees BT announce what it is suggesting is a formula worth 15% since this time last year.
Good Things Foundation and ISPA UK want to raise £20,000
While we make you wait a bit longer to read the full list of who run at the ISPA Awards on Thursday evening we want to ask you to give a little or a lot to help with the challenge of digital inclusion.