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UK confirms Peppol for mandatory e-invoicing from 2029
Finance teams now have a 2029 deadline to upgrade systems, as the UK makes Peppol the backbone of mandatory e-invoicing.
Bewley Homes extends UK Connect partnership for sites
Reliable site access is set to keep Bewley Homes' growing developments connected from day one as it renews a decade-old UK Connect tie.
Broadband becomes key factor for Britons choosing homes
Poor broadband can now put buyers off a home altogether, with 23% saying slow service would make them walk away.
Britons factor broadband into home moves, survey finds
Slow broadband could now rule out a property for nearly a quarter of home movers, as internet access becomes a key deciding factor.
RedSquid & Bango target TV subscriptions for operators
Households could soon manage entertainment, gaming and fitness subscriptions on one TV bill as operators seek fresh revenue beyond connectivity.
Virgin Media O2 renews partnership to tackle data poverty
More than 550,000 people in hardship have already received free mobile data as the renewed scheme seeks to connect 500,000 low-income households.
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Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff
The deal broadens Airspan's reach in fixed wireless and brings more than 135 employees, with no financial terms disclosed.
Sticklers to showcase fibre cleaning tools at SCTE
Poorly cleaned fibre connectors can trigger faults and extra field troubleshooting as Sticklers demonstrates tools for cable and broadband operators.
Eltex starts XGS-PON terminal production for operators
Rising broadband demand is pushing carriers towards 10 Gbps upgrades, as Eltex's new terminals let them reuse existing fibre instead of rebuilding networks.
Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support
Turknet is first to use the system as operators seek to cut support costs, reduce engineer visits and fix broadband faults faster.
Bristol & Brighton cost more than Paris, says bunq
Higher rents mean Bristol and Brighton now outprice Paris and Berlin for many workers, according to bunq's latest living-cost index.
NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source
Service providers could cut disruption and transit costs as infected routers and cameras are blocked from launching botnet attacks on the internet.
TalkTalk Business & ARO to merge in GBP £200m deal
The combined group will serve more than 70,000 UK organisations, but the deal still needs clearance under the National Security Investment Act.
British firms warned over digital disruption risks
Outages in cloud, payments and software could stop British firms trading within minutes, Everywhen said, even with premises still open.
Virgin Media pushes digital curfew tools as curbs loom
Demand for night-time internet limits is growing as ministers prepare tighter controls for teenagers and more adults seek help with screen time.
Community Fibre picks Luminance for contract management
The broadband provider aims to cut manual contract work and improve oversight as its supply chain and network footprint expand.
Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink
Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.
Submer taps Netceed to expand AI infrastructure in EMEA
Telecoms operators in EMEA gain a new route to sovereign AI systems as Netceed widens Submer's reach across the region.
NiCE awards honour AI leaders in customer experience
AI is reshaping contact centres as NiCE's 2026 awards spotlight retailers, banks and telecoms cutting costs and improving service.
EE survey says connected toys dominate UK children's play
Parents are increasingly uneasy as connected devices become a staple of play, with many hiding WiFi toys or limiting use to restore balance.
England win sparks 68% broadband spike before kick-off
A 5pm kick-off pushed home internet demand earlier, as viewers logged on before England's knockout win over DR Congo and strained connections.
One in five UK fans miss live sport due to broadband
Streaming delays and buffering are leaving millions of viewers missing key moments as home broadband struggles to cope with live sport.
Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.
Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges
Broadband gaps could spoil live action for 2.4 million UK households as millions stream football matches this summer.
Ruckus updates Hospitality Edition with AI & Wi-Fi 7
Hotels can cut support calls and upgrade costs as the latest RUCKUS One edition adds AI network monitoring, property system links and Wi-Fi 7.
BT unveils Euro 2028 football poem with Frank Skinner
Supporters could see faster mobile service at Euro 2028 venues as BT ties its tournament push to network upgrades and eSIM plans.