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AI could lead to more job cuts at BT, says chief executive

Allison Kirkby wants to streamline telecoms company, which is already planning to shed 55,000 workers

The Guardian - UK

Openreach declares aim to accelerate UK high-speed broadband rollout

Openreach says it'll have 25 million customers on its full fibre network by December 2026, and 30 million by 2030.

TechRadar

BT sees earnings holding firm amid mammoth cost-cutting drive

The group reported underlying earnings up 1% to £8.21 billion in the year to March 31, as cost savings helped offset a 2% fall in revenues.

Evening Standard

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Thousands of homes to receive faster broadband in Labour connection drive

The move is part of Labour’s “digital revolution,” tech minister says

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands in remote areas to receive faster broadband

The upgrade is part of work to tackle digital exclusion.

The Independent UK

Red tape blocking broadband upgrades – Openreach

Around one million people risk being ‘digitally excluded’, a report warns.

Evening Standard

'Stunned': Scots Openreach staff left 'angry' at job cuts announced in video meeting

SCOTTISH Openreach workers were left “angry and stunned” after being told of major redundancies during a video call meeting.

The National (Scotland)

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‘I don’t want it to die’: one man’s battle to save the last phone box in his village

In 1935, Derek Harris was born – and so was the K6 red phone box. Now, Harris is spending his 90th year ensuring this beloved local facility isn’t lost

The Guardian - UK

Nokia is bringing ridiculously fast 50Gbps broadband to the UK as the global race for hyperfast internet heats up

Nokia and Openreach bring ultra-fast 50Gbps broadband to the UK, setting the stage for next-generation internet speeds.

TechRadar

New technology delivers ‘hyper-fast’ broadband speeds in trial – telecoms firms

Openreach and Nokia said the ‘revolutionary’ technology promised to deliver speeds 20 times faster than the fastest current service in the UK.

Evening Standard

This year, I want to say thank you more. Here’s why you should try it too

It’s easy to moan when the internet goes down or potholes blight our roads. But how about a bit of praise for the people whose job it is to fix stuff instead, writes Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK

Sacred island to receive ultrafast broadband in Scottish Government initiative

ENGINEERS are starting work to give the historic island of Iona an ultrafast broadband technology boost

The National (Scotland)

Upgrade to Openreach ultrafast full fibre broadband ‘could deliver £66bn boost’

Openreach’s new full fibre network is available to more than 16 million homes and businesses across the UK.

Evening Standard

Going full-fibre on UK broadband could net the country billions

Speedier broadband connections are set to boost the UK’s economy and reduce emissions.

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The Guardian - UK

BT pockets £105m in first ever recycling deal for surplus copper cables

Telecoms firm has so far extracted 3,300 tonnes of potential 200,000 tonnes of cables amid £15bn rollout of full-fibre broadband

The Guardian - UK

Nearly £1bn wiped off BT’s shares after Sky reveals deal with Openreach rival

Sky says it will offer broadband via CityFibre’s network in addition to Openreach, which it already uses

TechRadar

Over 300,000 UK rural homes to get gigabit broadband boost

Government commits to investing into bringing broadband to all areas of the UK by the end of 2030.

TechRadar

How long does broadband take to set up?

The lead time for setting up your broadband can be affected by everything from your choice of provider to the type of broadband you want.

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How long does it take to switch broadband providers?

Find out exactly how long it takes to switch broadband providers. Here, we've outlined the step-by-step process as well as everything you should expect to happen during the switch.

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How long does it take to get broadband installed?

Here we outline exactly what you can expect from the broadband installation process, including a step-by-step guide to installation and a comprehensive list of timescales.

Vodafone's 5-star broadband can hit 2.2Gbps – promises to be its 'fastest ever'

Vodafone refreshes Pro II package with speeds up to 2.2Gbps

The Guardian - UK

Carbon emissions from vans still rising as UK drivers cling to diesel

Costly new vehicles, limited choice and scarce charging points are holding back a switch to electric by businesses

The Guardian - UK

Yet more EE excuses over payout when our internet went down

After a week-long delay to fix the problem, it only offered only £18.66 in compensation

TechRadar

How to check broadband availability in your area

From ADSL to Full Fibre, our guide explains how you can find out which types of broadband are on offer in your location.

The National (Scotland)

More parts of Scotland to be included in national broadband upgrade

OPENREACH is bringing full-fibre broadband to 28 more places in Scotland.

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