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Data: Modest growth in UK broadband market

Total Q1 2024 FTTH/P/B, FTTC, cable, FWA/satellite and DSL wholesale and retail connections in the UK saw a very slight increase during the quarter and stood at an estimated 28.9 million from 28.86 million quarter-on-quarter and similar to 28.89 million in the previous year, according to data from Point Topic. The fixed broadband retail market remained relatively […]

June 24, 2024

Netomnia, Brsk merge

Netomnia and Brsk, two fast-growing alternative networks (altnets) in the UK telecommunications industry, have announced a merger which they say will establish “the only scaled and capital-efficient retail, wholesale and consolidation platform in the market”. The new group will have a combined network footprint of 1.5 million premises immediately post-merger, with a target of reaching 3 million […]

June 18, 2024

India: Excitel partners with Amazon Prime

Excitel, the Indian home internet start-up, has partnered with Amazon Prime to offer Prime benefits to its customers. Subscribers of Excitel’s Cable Cutter plan will be able to subscribe to Prime Lite, and access Prime Video’s  content library, as well as enjoy shopping incentives on Amazon. In addition to Prime Lite with Excitel, the enhanced […]

June 18, 2024

Kuwait, Japan fall in Netflix Speed Index

Ninety-four per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) stayed at their same speed in May 2024 with a few notable increases and decreases on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience.  Thirty-three countries and regions were in the top performance tier in May: […]

June 11, 2024

Research: US prefers fibre internet when available

The US fibre rollout may be slow and concentrated in urban areas, but it’s customers’ preferred choice when available. Fibre internet service providers (ISPs) outshine non-fiber ISPs 76 to 68 (out of 100) for customer satisfaction, per the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Telecommunications Study 2024. Yet, although fibre remains the top broadband choice, 5G […]

June 5, 2024

Belgium: BASE rolls out TV and Internet offering

BASE, the Belgian telco which has previously focused on its mobile offering, has added a fixed Internet offer (BASE Internet) and a TV offer (BASE TV) to its existing mobile offering (BASE mobile). ​ With BASE Internet, customers can choose between a limited or an unlimited offer. With limited Internet, BASE customers who surf moderately […]

June 3, 2024

Broadband Forum celebrates 20 years of TR-069 standard

Broadband Forum is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of its TR-069 standard that has paved the way for the open standards organisation’s flagship TR-369/User Services Platform (USP). TR-069 has laid the foundations of ubiquitous global internet access and empowered Internet Service Providers (ISPs) worldwide to manage billions of devices. Broadband Forum has advised that it will […]

May 23, 2024

34 countries in Netflix ISP Speed Index top tier in April

Ninety-two percent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) stayed at the same speed in April on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience.  Thirty-four countries and regions were in the top performance tier for April – the UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, […]

May 14, 2024

FCC restores net neutrality

The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to restore a national standard which it suggests will ensure the Internet is fast, open, and fair. The decision to reclassify broadband service as a Title II telecommunications service allows the FCC to protect consumers, defend national security, and advance public safety. Through its actions, the Commission says […]

April 26, 2024By Colin Mann

Macquarie explores KCOM sale

Macquarie, the Australian investment fund and former owner of Thames Water, is reportedly looking to sell KCOM, the Hull-based broadband provider amid growing competition from upstart networks. The Telegraph reported that Macquarie has already appointed advisory-focused investment bank PJT Partners to conduct a strategic review of KCOM’s business. The move could potentially result in a […]

April 22, 2024