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Ericsson report highlights 5G benefits in emerging markets

Ryan Daws — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:52:37 +0000

A new report commissioned by Ericsson highlights the economic benefits of 5G in emerging markets. The report was conducted by Analysys Mason and examines the potential impact of 5G across 15 emerging markets: Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Thailand, and Turkey. With appropriate government and regulatory... Read more »

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CityFibre’s full-fibre to deliver over £40B of direct economic benefits

Ryan Daws — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:20:09 +0000

New research suggests that economic benefits worth over £40 billion will be reaped by CityFibre’s full-fibre rollout. The research – conducted by consultancy firm Hatch – covers a 15-year period and examines the rollout across 285 cities, towns, and villages in England and Scotland. Boosts to productivity and innovation account for £22 billion of the... Read more »

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UK Government asks ISPs to promote social tariffs amid cost of living crisis

Ryan Daws — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:30:10 +0000

The UK Government is asking the country’s ISPs to promote social tariffs amid the cost of living crisis. Low-cost social tariffs are offered to households receiving certain benefits to help close the “digital divide” and ensure that everyone has access to the work and social opportunities that connectivity brings. However, data from British telecoms regulator... Read more »

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BT announces Home Essentials fibre tariff for eligible benefit claimants

Ryan Daws — Tue, 04 May 2021 15:55:21 +0000

BT has announced a new fibre tariff for eligible benefit claimants to help ensure that everyone can access the opportunities provided by a reliable internet connection. The new “social tariff” is called BT Home Essentials and offers connectivity for £15/month – approximately half the cost of BT’s standard package. Over the course of a year,... Read more »

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