BT Group Rolls Out Energy-Saving ‘Cell Sleep’ Technology Nationwide

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

What Does “Penetration Rate” Mean?

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

What does “Ready For Service” Mean?

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

How GigaBritain® Is Making A Return Of The “Personal-Partner”  

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

Openreach Begins Ultrafast Broadband Rollout in Northallerton

Openreach engineers have started building a new ultrafast broadband, full fibre network in Northallerton. This full fibre upgrade will enable thousands of locals to connect multiple devices at gigabit speeds, helping businesses trade online and compete for years to come. The new technology is more reliable, resilient, and future-proof, offering fewer faults and consistent speeds … Read more

Eight Advisory Report, Part 2 – How Altnets Can Close The Penetration Gap

If you’re in the broadband industry, particularly with a stake in the UK’s Altnets (Alternative Networks), Eight Advisory’s latest report is a must-read. Here’s why this insightful piece is crucial for anyone looking to understand and navigate the current and future landscape of fibre networks. The report delves into the critical shift happening among fibre … Read more

Cuckoo & GoCardless Continue Their Tech Loving Relationship

Cuckoo has entered into a new three-year agreement with GoCardless to further enhance their “tech-heavy” end-user experience. Now, this usually wouldn’t be the most exciting news to report on, but this is Cuckoo. And Cuckoo is still very much the “disruptor” in the broadband space. I’ve been following Cuckoo’s journey since 2018/2019 when the original … Read more