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Inmarsat and Viasat satellite merger faces UK and EU probes

By Steve McCaskill last updated

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CMA and EC launch investigations into deal.

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TalkTalk acquires Ovo Energy's broadband business

By Steve McCaskill published

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TalkTalk adds 100,000 subscribers as speculation continues.

5G

GSMA warns full potential of 5G will be wasted without licensed 6GHz

By Steve McCaskill published

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6GHz spectrum are valuable mid-band frequencies.

Fibre broadband deals

Which? urges government to reduce VAT on mobile and broadband

By Steve McCaskill published

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Nearly six million households are struggling to pay their connectivity bills.

Antarctica

Antarctica is about to get its first submarine internet cable

By Joel Khalili published

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A new submarine cable will bring hardwired internet connection to Antarctica for the first time.

Virgin Media O2

Virgin Media O2 joint-venture to connect five million more homes to fibre by 2026

By Steve McCaskill published

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Virgin Media O2 signs deal with InfraVia Capital to create new wholesale network.

BT

BT and Openreach staff go on strike in pay dispute

By Steve McCaskill published

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CWU wants new offer to take into account the rising cost of living.

Wi-Fi

We finally know what 'Wi-Fi' stands for - and it's not what you think

By Cesar Cadenas published

An old interview with one of the founding members of the Wi-Fi Alliance has resurfaced.

OneWeb and Eutelsat to merge and create 'global player' in satellite communications

By Steve McCaskill published

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OneWeb and Eutelsat sign initial merger agreement.

Fibre

CityFibre network upgrade makes 10Gbps broadband possible

By Steve McCaskill published

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CityFibre partners will be able to offer faster speeds once XGS-PON has been deployed.

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