Ofcom fines Vonage £700,000 over emergency call outage
29 September 2025
The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has imposed a £700,000 fine on VoIP provider Vonage following an investigation into a serious service disruption that impacted emergency calls.
The investigation, which began in March 2024, centred on a fault that occurred between 23rd October and 3rd November 2023, during which Vonage's business customers were unable to connect to emergency services (999 and 112) via their desk phones for 11 days.
Find out more Places Leisure modernises network with SD-WAN
26 September 2025
Places Leisure, a not-for-profit social enterprise operating over 100 leisure facilities across the UK, has embarked on a significant digital transformation to support its rapid expansion and improve operational efficiency.
Facing the challenge of rolling out new sites quickly and moving away from outdated on-premises infrastructure, the organisation turned to its long-standing technology partner, Node4, to implement a modern SD-WAN solution based on Fortinet technology.
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BT highlights benefits of transitioning UK’s critical infrastructure to digital networks
25 September 2025
BT has unveiled new economic modelling conducted by Assembly Research, emphasising the substantial financial, societal, and environmental advantages of upgrading the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors from outdated analogue systems to modern digital networks.
The study estimates that by 2040, a net economic benefit of approximately £3 billion could be realised across five key sectors, including energy, water, healthcare, emergency services, and local government.
Find out more LNER enhances mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity along Northumberland line
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24 September 2025
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has announced significant improvements to mobile phone and Wi-Fi connectivity for passengers traveling along a scenic 45-mile stretch of the East Coast Main Line (ECML) through Northumberland.
This upgrade results from a collaborative effort involving Railsite Telecom, mobile networks O2 and Vodafone, and local authorities, aiming to improve overall connectivity in this rural and coastal region.
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