28 November 2025
Alternative broadband provider Brsk, which last year merged with Netomnia’s expanding multi-gigabit Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network, has reportedly suffered a significant data breach. Hackers are said to have gained access to and exposed personal data belonging to approximately 230,105 customers, with the stolen database now reportedly up for sale on a hacking forum.
The breach was initially identified by the DailyDarkWeb, a community of volunteers dedicated to monitoring the hidden layers of the digital world. The group has a history of uncovering leaks involving UK companies and telecoms providers. According to their report, a threat actor is advertising the stolen customer database, offering a sample and setting a price for negotiation through direct messages.
Find out more27 November 2025
Lewisham Council has taken a significant step towards enhancing its housing services by partnering with Totalmobile, a leading provider of field service management software, to overhaul how repairs are managed and delivered across the borough.
The Council’s efforts to improve in-house services have led to the deployment of Totalmobile’s award-winning Field First platform, now live across its repairs service. This new system provides teams with real-time visibility into repair jobs, better data insights, and improved communication channels with residents. The software also supports the Council’s ongoing commitments to address damp and mould issues, comply with Awaab’s Law, and uphold the Decent Homes Standard — making homes safer and offering residents a more reliable service.
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26 November 2025
O2 has announced that more than half of Scotland’s population can now access its 5G mobile network, with its next-generation 5G Standalone (5GSA) network now live in 54 towns and cities across the country.
Alongside this, Virgin Media has committed £330 million to expand gigabit broadband coverage to over 1.5 million premises in Scotland, enhancing high-speed internet access across the region.
Find out more21 November 2025
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has expressed strong support for a recent House of Lords report highlighting the importance of fast, reliable broadband in sustaining hybrid and remote working across the UK.
The report, titled “Is working from home working?”, emphasises that flexible work arrangements can boost employment opportunities, especially for parents, carers, and disabled individuals. However, it warns that inconsistent connectivity and unequal access risk marginalising many communities.
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