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News articles about latest events that happen in UK broadband market plus information, reviews and analysis.
Vodafone tests 2.5Gbps 5G broadband using the 6GHz band
Vodafone has carried out a 5G trial in Germany that reached download speeds of 2.5Gbps by tapping into the upper 6GHz spectrum band. The demonstration used 200MHz of spectrum and a smartphone chipset from MediaTek, showing how future 5G and 6G networks
Airband to deliver FTTP broadband using Openreach
Airband has started using Openreach’s full fibre network to serve addresses where its own infrastructure isn’t present. It means that customers in rural or hard-to-reach areas, who previously couldn’t get Airband services, may now see Openreach-based fibre packages when checking their postcode.
Virgin Media rolls out single-visit installs for full fibre broadband
Summary Virgin Media O2 is moving full fibre installations to a single engineer visit, with fibre cabling, ONT and router setup completed in one appointment. The new process, currently available on the nexfibre FTTP network, is cutting connection times by about four
Multi-Gig Broadband, Symmetric Speeds & Wi-Fi 7: A Quick Guide for UK Homes
If your current broadband plan feels fast enough, you might be wondering why everyone’s talking about multi-gig internet. But broadband in the UK is changing fast — and for the first time in years, it’s not just about download speed. Over the
Virgin Media O2 research highlights rising scams against the elderly
Virgin Media O2 has released new research showing that millions of older people in the UK have fallen victim to online scams in the past year. The company says it wants to raise awareness of the risks and help people protect themselves
Community Fibre doubles broadband speeds at no extra cost
London-based full fibre provider Community Fibre has launched a new promotion giving customers double the broadband speed on selected 24-month plans at no extra cost. The offer is available until 2 November 2025 and applies to a range of packages, from entry-level
