Openreach

Analogue phone lines will reach the end of their life by 2025

Damage to Openreach's cables in Clapham may have been to blame

New investment will include spending on 5G diversification, local fibre networks and Shared Rural Network 4G initiative, government says

Move follows government ruling on 'high-risk' vendors

New laws will force developers to ensure that all new homes are hooked-up to 1Gbps broadband

The UK could have had full-fibre 20 years ago, but for government short-sightedness. But this election's fibre promises should be treated with scepticism, writes Professor Peter Cochrane

Social media companies to face "legal duty of care" to protect children online, NCSC role to be reviewed and extended, and Charter of Digital Rights promised

BT backs Prime Minister Boris Johnson's pledge to roll-out fibre broadband nationwide in just five years

Move would allow rivals to supply 5G services to the lucrative enterprise sector

Bury, Barking and Bexley all on the list along with Greater Glasgow