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19 May, 2022

The 19th century called, it wants its phone system back

Recent Ofcom (UK communications regulator) data found that if business landline numbers continue to drop at their current rate, they will be all but extinct within just six years. But would this be a bad thing? The landline has enabled connectivity from 1876, so is it time for an upgrade? Here, Douglas Mulvihill, UK marketing manager at business phone system provider Ringover, explains why businesses should move on from the landline.

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01 November, 2021

Airband secures £100mn debt facility to help bridge the rural-urban digital divide

Airband, a broadband provider for rural homes and businesses across the West of England, has successfully closed a £100 million (€118.02 million) debt package from an international banking consortium including HSBC, Lloyds, Nord LB and Sabadell. The debt facility enables Airband to accelerate its rollout plan with the view to service 600,000 premises with full fibre broadband by 2025.

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29 October, 2021

EE completes rollout of 4G in Glasgow’s subway stations

28 October 2021 – EE part of BT Group has installed and activated the Emergency Services Network (ESN) in Glasgow’s Subway stations, connecting all 15 Subway stations. This 4G connection will be important when first responders reach the stage of transitioning to ESN.

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21 September, 2021

Mobile signal boosters aim to assure cellular coverage for strong customer authentication and PSD2 payments

Cel-Fi by Nextivity’s next-generation mobile signal boosters are fast becoming the go-to solution to alleviate mobile dead spots in large department stores where reliable cellular coverage is integral to credit application processes for, and payment of, high-value items as PSD2 payment regulations are heightened.

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21 July, 2021

Democratising telecoms data is key to democratising 5G access

It has been widely reported that the UK Government is likely to miss its target of gigabit-capable broadband for 85% of the UK by 2025. One of the key barriers is the failure to address coverage ‘not-spots’ in hard-to-reach rural areas which are commercially unviable for large infrastructure providers, says Richard Weiss, European regional manager, IQGeo.

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27 May, 2021

Reliable 4G coverage will be essential for all businesses offering consumer credit

Covid-19 has transformed the retail landscape beyond all recognition. Three lockdowns combined with regional tier systems have brought about liquidations and acquisitions for a number of well-known brands, and a good deal more are favouring e/commerce over brick-and-mortar stores. (more…)

18 May, 2021

AltNets are key to achieving connectivity targets

As a result of lockdown, billions across the globe have turned to the internet to live out their lives; connecting with friends and family, and maintaining access to education or work. Connectivity is no longer a convenient accessory, it has evolved into an indispensable lifeline. However, not everywhere in the world has the technology or the privilege to access this lifeline, says Sean Lowry, CTO at Glide. (more…)

22 March, 2021

How the U.S. response to one-ring ‘Wangiri’ robocall scams affects non-U.S. service providers

Wangiri is a global scourge that costs service providers $1.82 billion (€1.53 billion) annually, making it one of the top five fraud types, says John Haraburda, principal solutions engineer director, iconectiv. In this type of robocall scam, fraudsters call but hang up after the first ring hence the name wangiri, which is Japanese for “one (ring) and cut.” (more…)

01 March, 2021

Ensuring a secure transition to 5G networks

The 5G rollout is well underway in the UK, with deployments by the four main mobile network operators (MNOs) in most large cities and towns. But most 5G networks today rely on some of the previous generation’s standards and protocols, says Michael Downs, managing director UK and EMEA at Positive Technologies . (more…)

01 February, 2021

CBNG adds expertise with appointment of William Webb as chief technology officer

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG) has announced the appointment of its new chief technology officer (CTO) William Webb, as the organisation continues to drive forward advances within Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). (more…)

News tagged: Ofcom

The 19th century called, it wants its phone system back

Airband secures £100mn debt facility to help bridge the rural-urban digital divide

EE completes rollout of 4G in Glasgow’s subway stations

Mobile signal boosters aim to assure cellular coverage for strong customer authentication and PSD2 payments

Democratising telecoms data is key to democratising 5G access

Reliable 4G coverage will be essential for all businesses offering consumer credit

AltNets are key to achieving connectivity targets

How the U.S. response to one-ring ‘Wangiri’ robocall scams affects non-U.S. service providers

Ensuring a secure transition to 5G networks

CBNG adds expertise with appointment of William Webb as chief technology officer

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