Corona Virus Update
Posted on 06/04/2020
Coronavirus Update: look out for the regular updates we’re emailing to you. On the 1 April we sent an update on: Openreach Escalations process, the delay to the Openreach 20/21 and the latest Ofcom statement on serving customers during the Pandemic.
Industry News
UK govt allocates GBP 4.5 mln for gigabit full-fibre broadband in Central Scotland
Published on 01/03/21 by [email protected] (Telecompaper)
The UK government confirmed that Central Scotland will be the first area to benefit from its GBP 5 billion investment in next-generation gigabit connectivity.
It has awarded GBP 4.5 mil...
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Hyperoptic launches new social fibre broadband packages
Published on 01/03/21 by [email protected] (Telecompaper)
Hyperoptic, UK full-fibre broadband provider, has announced a new 'Fair Fibre Plan' for customers on specific means-tested benefits, giving them access to discounted rates on its 50 Mbps and 150 Mb...
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Jan du Plessis to retire as BT chairman in 2021
Published on 01/03/21 by [email protected] (Telecompaper)
BT Group announced that Jan du Plessis will retire as Chairman in 2021 once his replacement has been appointed. Du Plessis joined BT in June 2017 as a Non-Executive Director, becoming Chairman in N...
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