An independent research study commissioned by the Wireless Broadband Alliance, to mark the inaugural World Wi-Fi Day on June 20th, reveals the extent of the digital divide that exists globally – most notably in some of the world’s largest cities. The study reveals the majority (57 per cent) of the global urban population remains unconnected, […]
Multinational cable, fibre, telecommunications, contents and media company Altice is reorganising its group management structure ahead of the closing of the acquisition of Cablevision by Altice USA. The new group management structure reflects the global presence of Altice N.V. centred around Europe and the US and ensures critical senior leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and best-in-class management […]
A survey of how independent production companies view their connectivity services, undertaken by the Digital Production Partnership (DPP), has found most companies are still relying upon low cost, consumer broadband. The survey was distributed to Production Company Members of the DPP. 29 indies completed the in-depth questionnaire consisting of 40 questions. The survey explored how […]
Netflix has released May data for the Netflix ISP Speed Index, its monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. Highlights include: In the US, performance at the top-end of the index has converged to a level of very good quality, with the top four ISPs delivering average monthly speeds between […]
Almost 70 per cent of people would like new build properties to be better equipped for modern living, with people citing a desire for more storage, renewable energy, and pre-wired TV and broadband. Buying a new build remains attractive – more than half of people would opt for a new build because it allows them […]
UK manufacturers’ trade body EEF has responded to the Government Review of Business Broadband warning that the UK’s ongoing focus on speed is potentially distracting policy makers from delivering what industry really needs. In its submission, EEF says that manufacturers’ primary focus is on a digital infrastructure that is cost effective, reliable and resilient. It […]
French telecoms regulator Autorité de régulation des communications éléctroniques et des postes (Arcep) has published its scoreboard for the fixed broadband and superfast broadband market (services, rollouts and subscriptions) in France in the first quarter of 2016. It is also adding the first indicators pertaining to public initiative networks, which will be expanded in future […]
US cable operators, including Comcast and Charter are reaping the benefits of a growing broadband market, according to research firm Strategy Analytics, who note that they added 3.3 million new subscribers in the 12 months from April 2015 through March 2016, helping drive total fixed broadband household penetration to nearly 80 per cent. Cable’s market […]
Satellite giant Intelsat has an operation underway where it is seeking to repay some of its ‘Senior Note’ debts by an early redemption and at a significant discount to their face value. In total Intelsat is happy to pay up to $625 million in total for a batch of Notes originally due for redemption in […]
The OneWeb broadband satellite constellation has started issuing its ‘build and construct’ orders for its constellation of a planned 900 orbiting craft. The orders come via OneWeb Satellites, a 50/50 joint-venture owned by OneWeb and Airbus Defense & Space. The first trio of top-level sub-contractors include MacDonald Dettwiler & Assoc (MDA), the Canadian aerospace company, […]