Deal is latest example of consolidation in fast-growing sector providing alternative full-fibre networks
Group wants existing agreements with landlords to be extended to automatically permit full-fibre upgrades
Smaller network providers are being hit by rising rates and disappointing customer uptake
UK’s communications regulator suggests increases should be set out ‘prominently and transparently’ at point of sale
Challenger groups or alternative network providers threaten BT’s market share
Telecoms groups say increases are needed to fund network expansion as demand for data grows
Ofcom warns not enough people claiming benefits are benefiting from deals ‘buried away on the website’
New model for clients including Sky, TalkTalk and Vodafone not a threat to competition, regulator says
Group backed by sanctions-hit Russian oligarchs seeks to reverse forced divestiture
Company says broadband has been restored after more than 28,000 reported connectivity problems on Tuesday morning
Altnets have boosted UK broadband coverage but incumbent BT will still fight for growth
Telecoms group’s competitors race to lay fibre networks across UK before incumbent
Move sparks backlash from alternative fibre networks
Government aims to provide ultrafast internet to all homes across country
BT division suspends work on future projects as it seeks savings amid high inflation
Network which sells to multiple internet service providers faces increasing competition
Target to cover 99% of homes needs a campaign to encourage switching, provider says
Owners Telefónica and Liberty Global joined by investment firm InfraVia Capital Partners
Europe’s largest broadband provider says it is on track to deliver full-year guidance
Approach values privately held group at £3bn and could create UK’s second-largest broadband company
Overbuilding poses threat to business model of fibre broadband groups challenging the big incumbents
Disparity in access to fast internet sets back rural and poorer areas, data analysis shows
Openreach head hits out at ‘tortuous’ process of hiring skilled workers from the EU
Financing will enable Goldman-backed ‘altnet’ to participate in government scheme to reach rural areas
CityFibre’s Milton Keynes rollout highlights how challenger groups are competing with Openreach and Virgin Media O2
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