Total Telecom

AUGUST 19, 2024

News In a new study by UK broadband comparison site Broadband Genie, the city of Lichfield in Staffordshire has been crowned the UK’s fastest for broadband in 2024. In order for a city to be counted, it needed a minimum of 150 speed tests in the area from residential connections. According to the study, 18.7

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 11, 2025

As the demand for global connectivity rises, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband is emerging as a powerful solution to bridge the digital divide. With new technological advancements and regulatory shifts, how will spectrum allocation impact the future of satellite broadband?

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 17, 2025

Sign up for BroadbandLive on Zoom Panelists Panelists have been invited Drew Clark  (moderator), CEO and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast Breakfast Media LLC CEO  Drew Clark  has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As Germany continues to evolve its digital infrastructure, the event will provide a crucial platform for industry leaders to collaborate, exchange ideas, and shape the future of connectivity across the country,” he continued.

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Telecom Talk

AUGUST 28, 2024

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced the expansion of its gigabit broadband services to an additional 11,000 homes in Huddersfield,

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Total Telecom

AUGUST 14, 2024

These rules require property owners to give explicit permission for broadband upgrades, even when an existing line is already in place. Selley’s comments follow an announcement this week that Openreach will receive up to £800 million in funding to bring gigabit-capable broadband to 312,000 premises across the UK.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 9, 2025

Sign up for BroadbandLive on Zoom Panelists Panelists have been invited Drew Clark  (moderator), CEO and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast Breakfast Media LLC CEO  Drew Clark  has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 10, 2024

7, 2024 — Updates from federal, state, and county officials at Broadband Communities Summit West, planned for Oct. 30-31 at the San Diego Convention Center, have taken on an increased significance following the approval of California’s initial proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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Total Telecom

APRIL 28, 2025

According to the article, the company is exploring plans to launch a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that could challenge the dominance of the UKs current biggest four operators, EE, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, and Three. Join us at Connected Britain, 24-25 September in London. Get tickets here!

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Total Telecom

APRIL 14, 2025

News Newspaper reports suggest that the newly merged telco giant is preparing to bundle Pay-TV services with fixed broadband, phone, and mobile plans According to reports, Vodafone and Three may be preparing to launch a Pay-TV, seeking to capitalise on their newfound scale and help grow their subscriber base.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 29, 2025

While some industry leaders have voiced skepticism and insist on relaying geostationary orbit satellites, many feel LEO could solve challenges in connecting the world’s most isolated areas. Yet that proximity addresses only one piece of the rural‑connectivity puzzle; deeper structural hurdles remain.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

27, 2025 – House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans blocked efforts to expand Congressional oversight of broadband affordability and the Federal Communications Commission, during a contentious 12-hour markup session Tuesday. “Unfortunately, this committee's oversight plan only prioritizes broadband availability.

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

News The funding cut could see thousands of rural communities miss out on connectivity coverage upgrades The UK government is set to significantly cut funding to the Shared Rural Network (SRN) project, a scheme designed to improve mobile coverage in remote areas of the country, according to a report from The Telegraph. Get tickets here!

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Total Telecom

APRIL 24, 2025

In response, CEO Allison Kirkby outlined several measures to mitigate this impact, including potentially passing costs on to mobile and broadband customers. She also said that cost-cutting initiatives through automation and AI would be accelerated.

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VoIP Review

APRIL 23, 2025

As the telecommunications industry gathers in Manchester for the Connected North Conference, Virgin Media O2 continues to drive significant investment in the UKs Northern regions. Their goal is clear: to foster a more connected and inclusive digital future. However, enhancing connectivity alone does not suffice.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 28, 2024

After much back-and-forth, the Senate overwhelmingly passed two bills aimed at protecting kids on social media. would require social media companies to implement more robust safeguards for young users, but critics warn they could end up stifling free speech and stirring up a nest of privacy issues. KOSA and COPPA 2.0

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

News The Connected Britain Awards took place last night after a busy first day of the event. Hundreds joined us for an evening of networking and highly anticipated winner announcements.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Network Wrapped is a new annual study that combines mobile and broadband data with consumer insights to reveal the latest trends around how the British public engaged with the biggest cultural moments of the year, both in-person and online. This rises to 58% among Gen Z who have been credited with giving rise to the split-screening habit.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 5, 2024

Join Broadband Breakfast Live Online and other guests attending Mountain Connect 2024 in Denver for a discussion about the themes raised at this year's conference. This year marks the Colorado-based conference's 10th year as an independent broadband event, and Broadband Breakfast has covered the event regularly in the past.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 25, 2025

We know it will mean more GPU chips, more energy for powering data-centers, and more fiber to connect them. On a recent Broadband Breakfast webinar, a CTIA speaker suggested that a lack of suitable 5G spectrum might somehow hinder AI development and usage. This Expert Opinion is exclusive to Broadband Breakfast.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 24, 2025

As social media platforms compete for younger audiences, questions about their responsibility to protect kids online are gaining attention. As CEO and Publisher, Clark presides over the leading media community advocating for higher-capacity internet everywhere through topical, timely and intelligent coverage.

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Total Telecom

MAY 20, 2025

Gamma will take advantage of aquilas capabilities to offer thousands of potential Business Full Fibre and Ethernet connections to its customers. APFN will work with Gamma and its wholesale and enterprise partners to move away from legacy services and onto full fibre connectivity.

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s not too late to join us! Last minute tickets are available here

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Back in April, a consortium led by telecoms mogul Xavier Niel’s NJJ Holding announced plans to purchase both Ukrainian TV and fixed broadband provider Datagroup-Volia and mobile operator Lifecell, with the intention of merging the two operators.

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The West Central Tribune reports on Willmar Mayor Doug Reese delivered his State of the City address at Tuesdays Willmar City Council meeting Reese also acknowledged the Connect Willmar Initiative, noting that the Willmar Industrial Park has long been a focus for growth in the city.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Viewpoints California is aggressively attacking the digital divide with investment and a belief in broadband. By Brad Randall, Editor at Broadband Communities As America’s most-populated state, California still has a population density lower than Ohio, despite having a land area nearly four times larger. Here’s why that matters.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 17, 2025

Part 1: Explaining BEAD, Broadband Abundance? Part 2: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide As a brief recap, the nation has been working for decades to achieve universal access to broadband. Instead, Congress structured the BEAD program as a state and territory broadband grant program.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 9, 2025

Press Release London, UK Submarine Networks EMEA, the worlds largest annual subsea connectivity event, is returning to London this February for its seventh annual event.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 1, 2025

As a cornerstone of the continent’s Digital Decade strategy, fiber-to-the-home infrastructure underpins not only high-speed connectivity but also economic competitiveness, sustainability, and digital autonomy. This Expert Opinion is exclusive to Broadband Breakfast. Please send pieces to commentary@breakfast.media.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 13, 2025

million people without access to mobile internet Today, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced it will begin its 3G shutdown in the city of Durham in April, before expanding to the rest of the UK by the end of the year. million people without mobile broadband following the 3G sunsetting. How is the UK telecoms market evolving in 2025?

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 1, 2025

At a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event Wednesday , representatives from major telecommunications associations and local governments discussed the growing problem and potential solutions. "Over She leads the association’s efforts on state and third party engagement on policy issues impacting the broadband industry.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In 2022, the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program largely excluded satellite broadband from its Notice of Funding Opportunity, due to reliability concerns over the technology's nascent state. Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

News The new NetCo was first announced in February Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is seeking investment for its newly created network company, according to a Bloomberg report this week which cited people familiar with the matter. Join Lutz Schüler at next month’s Connected Britain, 11-12 September in London, Get tickets here!

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

5, 2025 – A bill to bar children under 13 from accessing social media sparked the most controversy at a Senate Commerce Committee markup session on Wednesday. The Kids Off Social Media Act, reintroduced last week by Committee Chair Sen. 98 – Rural Broadband Protection Act : Introduced by Sen. WASHINGTON, Feb.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With federal broadband funding flowing, how do we ensure funded networks actually deliver the promised speeds? Join us to discover the best practices for accurate speed testing for ISPs participating in federal broadband programs. Breakfast Media LLC CEO  Drew Clark  has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Across America, municipalities are embroiled in a controversial push to tax streaming video and broadband services. Some cities are lobbying to classify Netflix and its ilk as "utilities," while others urge the FCC to lift restrictions on broadband fees. What led to the push for these taxes in the first place?

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

News Connected Britain 2024 is just around the corner and, with just days left to go, it is only fitting that we highlight some of our amazing keynote sessions, featuring some of the biggest names in the UK telecoms industry.

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