Broadband stories
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.
Canada invests CAD $11M to boost rural Sask internet
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Canada commits to expanding high-speed internet to 1,922 rural and Indigenous homes across 28 communities in Saskatchewan.
CANARIE: The network behind Canada's scientific breakthroughs
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A little-known research network, built before the cloud, now underpins Canada’s AI, biotech and climate science - but its future is uncertain.
CelcomDigi powers IOI estates with new 4G networks
2 days ago
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CelcomDigi completes over 100 new 4G sites across IOI plantations, boosting estate connectivity, automation plans and rural coverage in Malaysia.
Huawei swap-out blamed as London 5G lags UK rivals
3 days ago
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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.
TP-Link, Freshtel bring WiFi 7 tri-band mesh to homes
3 days ago
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TP-Link Malaysia partners Freshtel Internet to roll out WiFi 7 tri-band mesh, aiming to boost in-home performance for multi-device homes.
CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol
6 days ago
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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.
Firewalla adds enterprise Wi‑Fi tools in App 1.67 update
6 days ago
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Firewalla’s App 1.67 brings WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise Wi‑Fi, expanded RADIUS and new AP7 controls aimed at small firms and power users.
CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to StreamMORE in Malaysia
6 days ago
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CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to its StreamMORE portfolio in Malaysia, bundling trials, data perks and 4K streaming for mobile users.
Blue Cloud joins BSNL 5G FWA panel in Maharashtra, Goa
6 days ago
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Blue Cloud joins BSNL’s 5G FWA partner panel in Maharashtra and Goa, tying in Konkan Railway plans and forecast INR ₹178 crore in two years.
NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades
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NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028
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Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables
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NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.
Virgin Media O2 donates phones to tackle digital divide
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Virgin Media O2 donates hundreds of refurbished phones and free data via Multibank hubs to help tackle the UK’s widening digital divide.
Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment
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Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.
Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8
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Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.
Spitfire launches PSTN switch-off migration service
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Spitfire launches PSTN migration service to help UK firms leave legacy copper lines ahead of BT and Openreach’s revised 2027 switch-off.
Zen Internet sees record traffic growth driven by sport
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Zen Internet’s UK network traffic jumped 21% in 2025, with repeated record peaks driven by live football and heavier daily streaming use.
Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
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Indosat’s mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia’s year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.
NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins
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NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia’s broadband network.