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• TfL’s unclickable Oysters

  02-10-2019 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Like many people I get an email from TfL each month letting me know my Oyster card will expire soon and I need to go to their website to renew it. If only it was that simple.
  It’s a simple email, along the lines of:
  “This is a reminder that the season ticket on your Oyster card will expire on 04/10/2019. Please go tooyster.tfl.gov.uk and sign in to your Oyster online account to renew it. You can do this up to 30 days in advance but please allow 30 minutes to process the order before
  
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• INCA Conference positioned to 'shed light' on Government's fibre policy at crucial time

  02-10-2019 16:32
  INCA Conference will explore #TheRoadAhead for nationwide fibre rolloutLondon, UK, 2 October 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association’s (INCA) Annual Conference promises to shed light on government fibre policy, says INCA CEO Malcolm Corbett, following the government’s pledge this week to invest five billion pounds towards rural gigabit broadband. The announcement, which was made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Monday, outlined the Government’s plans
  
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• Hampstead Observatory to reopen

  02-10-2019 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Having been closed for several years for repairs, the telescopes at Hampstead Observatory will once again be open for people to peer at the stars.
  The main instrument at the observatory is a 6″ Cooke refracting telescope which dates back to the turn of the 20th century, which is housed under a purpose-built rotating dome and mounted on a concrete pier.
  So it looks like a proper observatory!They also have a smaller portable telescope which can be brought out when needed.
  There’s a cha
  
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• Backdoor to Google services closed for Huawei Mate 30

  02-10-2019 13:59
  There was a brief glimmer of hope for Huawei users that Google services might have been an option for its latest smartphones, but the workaround has now been closed.
  Yesterday on Medium, security researcher John Wu posted a way in which Google services could be downloaded to the latest range of Huawei devices. Many would have been searching for a way to get around the Huawei ban on using Google services, and while we suspect there will be some still out there, this one has at least been closed&n
  
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• Openreach maps out fibre plans for the next 18 months

  02-10-2019 13:56
  BT’s fixed line wholesale division has created a new website that allows everyone to see how its fibre roll-out is going.
  The website devoted to banging on about Openreach’s Fibre First programme features a map showing every bit of the US that either already has FTTP, is in the process of acquiring it, or is in Openreach’s immediate plans. 29 more places have today been added to those immediate plans, taking the total over 100.
  “Full-fibre broadband provides a reliable, f
  
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• Vodafone first to take advantage of spectrum sharing rules

  02-10-2019 13:37
  Vodafone has announced it has entered into a three-year agreement with StrattoOpencell to share the use of it 2.6 GHz spectrum assets to deliver connectivity in Devon.
  Following adjustments to spectrum license rules by Ofcom earlier this year, Vodafone becomes the first telco to share out the valuable airwaves. As part of the agreement, StrattoOpencell will deploy 4G small cells to deliver connectivity services to a holiday site in Devon.
  “Vodafone has a long history of innovation, from se
  
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• More evidence that HS2 is more about capacity than speed

  02-10-2019 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  A submission into the HS2 review has found that over 50 stations that are not part of the HS2 network will be able to offer more train services once HS2 is built.
  Analysis by Sub-national transport body, Midlands Connect and sent to the Oakervee HS2 Review found that of the 73 locations that could benefit from HS2’s released capacity, 54 are stations not even served by HS2 trains.
  That’s because of the great sucking sound caused by HS2 taking intercity trains off the regional railway
  
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• Nokia invents the press release montage

  02-10-2019 12:30
  Not content with its countless 5G ‘firsts’, Nokia has broken new marketing ground by inventing the press release montage and then issuing a press release about it.
  “Nokia is celebrating twelve months of 5G ‘firsts’” heralds the press release. While we don’t question that Nokia has plenty to celebrate, it’s unusual to see an announcement celebrating the celebrations. Presumably we can now expect Nokia’s CEO to send a press release the next tim
  
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• US courts open the door for net neutrality fragmentation

  02-10-2019 12:26
  A US Court of Appeal has seemingly put the final nail into the net neutrality coffin at a federal-level but has opened-up the option for state-specific rules.
  It could be seen as somewhat of a mixed-ruling for the telcos, perhaps leading the US regulatory landscape towards the realms of fragmentation. It is a bit difficult to see whether this is a victory for industry or not.
  The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was being asked to make a ruling on the decision
  
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• Go inside the military tunnel under Dover’s forts

  02-10-2019 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  High above the port of Dover, a short road runs into a dead end, but once a year a door opens to reveal a huge tunnel complex under the hills.Dover is a famous town – for being the gateway to Europe and for its massive medieval castle, but fewer are aware of the huge Victorian fortifications that sit on the other side of the deep valley.
  In size, they’re about three times larger than the castle, but being low lying and made up of deep ditches, they’re not the sort of thing you&
  
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• Vodafone shares unused 4G spectrum to boost rural connectivity in the UK

  02-10-2019 02:00
  Vodafone has become the first UK telco to share its unused 4G spectrum, in a bid to boost connectivity in Britain's hard to reach rural communities.Vodafone will share some of its excess spectrum in the 2.6GHz band with local broadband provider…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Openreach lays out its plans for a fully connected Britain

  02-10-2019 02:00
  Openreach has announced the next 29 UK towns and cities to benefit from its full fibre to the home (FTTH) network expansion, over the next 18 months.Openreach has committed to reaching 4 million homes and businesses by March 2021."Full-fibre broadband provides a reliable…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Openreaach lays out its plans for a fully connected Britain

  02-10-2019 02:00
  Openreach has announced the next 29 UK towns and cities to benefit from its full fibre to the home (FTTH) network expansion, over the next 18 months.Openreach has committed to reaching 4 million homes and businesses by March 2021."Full-fibre broadband provides a reliable…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Meet the finalists: The WCA 2019 CEO of the Year

  02-10-2019 02:00
  At the end of this month, Total Telecom will reveal the CEO of the Year at the prestigious World Communication Awards. This year saw a swathe of entries from across the industry, as the judges battled to get the final shortlist down to a select group of four. "The CEO of the Year award is really the highlight of the WCAs and this year's shortlist shows the real calibre of the entries we received…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Is WIFI the missing link in the search for ubiquitous, gigabit connectivity?

  02-10-2019 02:00
  What role can WIFI play in delivering a truly ubiquitous gigabit society?Wi-Fi has changed the way the world connects to wireless, and Wi-Fi has played a fundamental role in delivering reliable connectivity to users in many locations. As Wi-Fi evolves and new generations – such as the latest generation Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 – are introduced, Wi-Fi will continue to play an even greater role in delivering a truly ubiquitous gigabit society. Wi-Fi already nearly ubiquitous around the world
  
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