Key developments of 2020
24 November 2020
Keely Portway counts down some of the most-viewed and industry-shaping news stories of 2020
The plans for an economic recovery will undoubtedly need vast levels of public and private investment.
CityFibre
CityFibre’s recruitment programme will include the identification and training of thousands of unemployed UK residents
In for the skill
13 November 2020
There's a shortage of skilled fibre professionals in Europe. How can we, as an industry, work towards addressing this? Keely Portway finds out
Engineering firm goes hybrid for North of England full-fibre delivery
12 November 2020
Construction and engineering firm nmcn has been chosen by CityFibre to deliver its full-fibre rollouts across Barnsley and Halifax in the North of England.
Three chooses CityFibre for 5G fibre backhaul
7 September 2020
UK alternative fibre provider, CityFibre has been selected by Three to help connect an additional 1,300 mobile masts across 59 towns and cities under a multi-million pound contract.
UK fibre roll-out programme to boost 10,000 jobs amidst covid recovery
15 June 2020
Alternative network provider, CityFibre has committed to a three-year recruitment and training programme to provide up to 10,000 jobs upgrading the UK’s digital infrastructure to full fibre.
CityFibre continues building and maintaining networks
25 March 2020
UK alternative network provider, CityFibre has confirmed that it will continue to build and maintain its networks, with full approval from UK government.
Three to roll-out 5G across UK with CityFibre full-fibre network
18 February 2020
UK mobile operator, Three will make 5G mobile available in 65 new locations across the UK from the end of the month.
FibreNation acquisition to bolster CityFibre design and planning capabilities
21 January 2020
UK altnet, CityFibre has acquired broadband network provider, FibreNation from TalkTalk Group.
UK regulator sets out proposals for full-fibre boost
8 January 2020
The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom has revealed its latest major proposals to accelerate investment in full-fibre broadband, under the Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review 2021-26.
UK chancellor promises billion-pound investment in broadband
1 October 2019
At the recent Conservative Party conference, chancellor Sajid Javid pledged to invest £5bn to support the roll-out of full fibre in the UK.
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Keely Portway counts down some of the most-viewed and industry-shaping news stories of 2020
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