Techshot Agenda
This week’s Techshot:
Fibre cleaning, testing and inspection – Frame Communications will cover the practical techniques that matter for reliable installations
Last mile blowing – learn how to handle the deployment challenges where fibre meets the customer
Hollow core and multi-core fibre splicing – get up to speed on the specialist skills needed for next-generation fibre types
Breakfast Agenda
This week’s Breakfast Briefing:
MDU Consultation – Join the discussion on the latest findings and their implications for multi-dwelling units.
Ofcom Plan of Work 25/26 – Get insights on Ofcom’s regulatory priorities and how they could impact your operations.
Consumer Charter Update – Hear about the proposed Consumer Charter from the Chancellor and Secretary of State and its potential effects on the sector.
INCA Policy Timeline
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Policy Summary
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Altnet sector unveils new infrastructure sharing venture to win market share in mobile and datacentre markets
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