Zentive and Splynx have joined forces to bring an easy-to-manage One Touch Switch (OTS) solution to UK customers. For those that are unaware, Splynx Is a network management tool popular in Europe, which also includes a billing solution. They serve a number of ISP’s in the UK. Zentive are one of TOTSCO’s approved Managed Access … Read more
CityFibre has fully automated its network infrastructure test environment, allowing for faster and more accurate testing of new products, technology changes, and software upgrades. This move enhances their ability to innovate and introduce emerging technologies efficiently. With the help of test automation leader Red Helix and a bespoke framework designed by IGXGlobal UK, CityFibre has … Read more
Openreach has teamed up with education charity IntoUniversity to provide young people facing disadvantages a glimpse into the world of work, particularly in the telecoms sector. This collaboration marks IntoUniversity’s first venture into telecoms, offering Openreach engineers the chance to share their expertise and experiences, inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in STEM fields. … Read more
Vodafone has just unveiled its fastest-ever broadband, Pro II, offering full fibre speeds of up to 2.2Gbps. Vodafone’s Pro II isn’t just about speed; it’s also about reliability and security. The plan includes, as standard their “Secure Net Home” product, providing hassle-free security and family controls for over 150 devices at no extra cost. The … Read more
Fibreplus Ltd, a key distributor in the UK fibre market, has announced a strategic alliance with VIAVI Solutions to distribute select VIAVI fibre optic test instruments, including the T-BERD/MTS-4000 OTDR and SmartPocket V2 OLP-39 TruePON Power Meter. This move responds to customer demand for VIAVI equipment. “We’re thrilled to partner with VIAVI,” said Rhys Brine, … Read more
BT Group has implemented energy-saving ‘cell sleep’ technology across its EE mobile sites nationwide, following successful trials in each of the UK’s home nations. This innovative technology uses machine learning to predict periods of low demand and puts certain 4G LTE capacity carriers to sleep when they’re not needed. The ‘cell sleep’ software automatically wakes … Read more
The penetration rate in full fibre broadband is a crucial metric that tells us how many households or businesses in a given area have access to and are using full fibre broadband connections. It’s typically expressed as a percentage and gives a clear picture of both availability and adoption. When we talk about availability, we’re … Read more
https://youtu.be/ILC0ZBsYTgY “RFS,” or “Ready For Service,” is a term you’ll often hear in the world of full fibre broadband. We use the phrase almost daily in our news-based content. It means that the fibre infrastructure has almost reached a property. It hasn’t been installed to a home or business; it’s been brought “close by.” When … Read more
Recently, the channel gossip has been turning its attention to GigaBritain (the new wholesale brand of the Telcom Group, recently announced as the UK’s fastest business internet provider. So, being the ultra gossip I am, I put my investigative hat securely in place and started browsing online (LinkedIn) to see if I had any … Read more