‘Altnet’ groups such as CityFibre win funding after push to reclassify sector

Mubadala is latest big investor to move into UK’s alternative network sector

Funding package intended as stimulus for private sector to invest in networks

CityFibre project aims to reach 5m homes in 37 cities by 2024

Move of 31,000 workers marks final stage in splitting off the network business

Tesla, Comcast, Santander, Instagram, Danske Bank and Michael Kors

US, Australia and Japan push back against Chinese influence

Victory over Disney in £37bn takeover battle raises consolidation question

US cable behemoth that lacked overseas presence has bought itself a powerful European launch pad

£30bn deal ends Murdoch era while 23m subscriber base gives US group European launch pad

Numbers are more important than oil — they are a modern form of alchemy

Chief executive of UK’s last independent internet provider is swapping places with chairman

Subsidy programme connects 5m UK homes and businesses

Nuron robot deploys cables in water and waste pipes that are harder to access

Decision comes as government changes internet strategy for UK

Biggest UK investment from a full-fibre network provider will extend services to 50 towns

Britain’s average is 46 Mbps, says Ofcom, but parts of country struggle to reach 10 Mbps

Discount aimed at encouraging providers such as Sky, TalkTalk and BT to upgrade customers

Ministers promise legislation to speed up installation of full fibre networks 

Shares up almost 10% as broadband company reports quarterly gain of 80,000 customers

Potential tie-up with bank unit to explore deals for telecoms masts on steeples