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In two words, Broadband is a fast connection. To the internet, of course. While ‘fast’ isn’t generally defined as it is a moving target (what was considered fast 5 years ago isn’t considered fast today), Broadband generally refers to the fastest available consumer connections regardless of technology type. Wireless networks or fibre networks are equally described as ‘Broadband connections’, often prefixed as ‘wireless Broadband’ or ‘Fibre Broadband’. The name derives from the broad array of technologies available for the creation of a high-capacity internet connection.
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MicroCare leader named Vice Chair of TIA fibre group

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MicroCare key account manager Tyler Vander Ploeg has been elected Vice Chair of TIA's Fibre Optics Technology Consortium in its 32nd year.
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Netherlands tops MedUX ranking for European 5G quality

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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The Netherlands has been named Europe's top market for 5G mobile quality, beating Denmark, Norway and Switzerland in MedUX's latest study.
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Most Britons shun digital detox as online life dominates

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Most Britons resist digital detoxing, with nearly two thirds never fully switching off as online access becomes a day‑to‑day necessity.
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Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Sky Business becomes a patron of Technology Supply Chain, boosting connectivity support for over 5,500 UK manufacturing and tech members.
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AIDA Cruises deploys OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across fleet

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AIDA Cruises adopts OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across its 11-ship fleet, promising seamless, log-in free connectivity for 1.5 million guests a year.
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WBA pushes common AI frameworks to modernise Wi-Fi

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance urges common AI frameworks to tame rising Wi-Fi complexity and cut costs as networks become critical infrastructure.
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Small Cells World Summit 2026 opens registration in London

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Small Cells World Summit 2026 will spotlight network sharing, venue connectivity and future architectures as small cell deployments scale.
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Telecoms charter under fire as April bill rises loom

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UK telecoms charter faces scrutiny as April bill hikes loom, with Ofcom complaints and consumer groups questioning value and service.
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Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for five nines backhaul

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Taara launches Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical backhaul platform promising five nines uptime with seamless fibre or RF failover.
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Nexfibre buys Substantial in GBP £2 billion fibre deal

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Nexfibre to buy Substantial in GBP £2 billion deal, creating UK's largest alternative fibre platform with 8 million premises by 2027.
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Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Spitfire launches dual-IMSI multi-network IoT SIM for UK firms, promising seamless failover, tighter security and tariffs from GBP £1 a month.
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New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
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BT names new chiefs for Openreach & BT International

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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BT reshapes top team as Clive Selley moves to lead BT International and Katie Milligan is promoted to chief of Openreach from 2026.
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Open ECX gains PEPPOL nod as UK eyes e-invoicing law

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Open ECX wins PEPPOL access point status as the UK edges towards mandatory e-invoicing, expected to be introduced by 2029.
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EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments

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EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting 'Stay Safe with AI' sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.
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Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
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CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.
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New Zero Trust framework secures Private 5G & Wi-Fi

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance unveils Zero Trust framework to secure converged Private 5G and Wi-Fi networks across enterprise sectors.
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Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Huawei kit swap-out blamed as London's 5G speeds and reliability fall behind Glasgow and other UK cities, new analysis suggests.
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CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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CommScope rebrands as Vistance Networks after selling its cable arm to Amphenol, pledging debt repayment and at least USD $10 a share dividend.