UK Telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced Brits will be able to make calls to freephones from their mobile number for free starting July. Currently, calls to Freephone ‘0800 and 0808’ numbers are…
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BT’s ‘fibre to the basement’ broadband deployment to boost UK broadband speeds
UK telecoms operator BT has announced the successful trial of a new fibre broadband deployment that could be used to deliver high-speed broadband to tightly packed U.K. cities. BT’s new ‘fibre to…
BT’s broadband monopoly having a negative impact on innovation claim UK telecom giants
Leading British telecom firms are jointly calling out broadband regulator Ofcom to curb BT’s business broadband market monopoly. The UK Competitive Telecommunications Association (UKCTA) wants Ofcom to let other companies lay their…
European Parliament favours ‘net neutrality’, ‘end of roaming’ laws
The European Parliament announced that it has adopted “net neutrality” law that ensures telecom operators are “barred from blocking or slowing down selected services for economic or other reasons.” The members of…
Gartner: Global IT spending to increase by up to 3.2% to reach $3.8 trillion
Latest report predicts worldwide IT spending to surge by over 3 percent, accounting for more than $3.8 trillion in 2014 compared to last year’s $3.65 trillion. According to the report from Gartner…