All it required was a bit of research

While the world+dog is investing in expensive fibre-optic cable for Internet use, researchers have found that the old copper wire can achieve data rates three times higher at a fraction of the price.

Needs to end network constipation 

The UK is set to create the conditions for BT to invest billions of pounds in rolling out full fibre broadband nationwide by giving it flexibility on the pricing of its fastest services for the long term.

Getting the net moving

European fibre-to-the-home and fibre-to-the-building coverage is growing according to new figures.

Catching up with the rest of the world

Britain set out plans to promote the roll out of full-fibre broadband, including targeting public money at rural areas and insisting that the fastest connections are included as standard in new build properties.

Rival wanted a bigger share

French telecom operator Orange has revealed that the rival roast beef-eating telecom group SFR was suing it.

Wireless will get things moving 

Google has decided that fibre is rather old hat and is walking away from wires in favour of wireless tech.