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manufactures and assembles its products at facilities in approximately 40 countries around the world and sells its products through its own global sales force, independent representatives and a global network of electronics distributors. The company has a diversified presence as a leader in high-growth areas of the interconnect market including Automotive,
The CCS business will be included in the Communications Solutions Segment. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of electrical, electronic and fibre optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor- based products and coaxial and high- speed specialty cable. Amphenol designs,
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Government Launches Consultation on Gigabit Rights for Leasehold Flat Owners
consultation specifically seeks views on whether tenants should eventually gain equivalent rights. Minister for Telecoms Liz Lloyd framed the proposals as a question of fairness: connectivity, she said, should not depend on where you live or who owns the freehold above you. The consultation runs until 16 February 2026.
leaving an estimated 1.2 million properties behind. For those of us in the industry, the reasons will be familiar: difficulty identifying the correct freeholder, a lack of incentives for landlord engagement, and the limitations of existing Code powers under TILPA 2021. The proposed framework would give leaseholders a formal mechanism to initiate connectivity requests, with freeholders required to respond and justify any refusal. Leaseholder landlords could also act on renters’ behalf, though the
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched a consultation proposing new legislative rights for leasehold flat owners in England and Wales to request gigabit-capable broadband connections — rights that freeholders would be legally obliged not to unreasonably refuse. The move addresses a persistent and well-documented gap in the UK’s rollout ambitions. While gigabit coverage has reached 86.1% of all residential premises, only 79.6% of flats are connected —
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TalkTalk Explores Sale of Consumer and Wholesale Arms
in recent years, which inevitably affects its position in any negotiations. The news comes against a difficult backdrop for the broader altnet sector, where rising build costs and compressed
shaping up to be a significant strategic restructuring. The moves are the latest chapter in a prolonged financial challenge for the provider. A £1.2 billion refinancing in 2024 provided some breathing room but was followed by a £120 million capital injection — largely from Ares Management — and the sale of around 50,000 non-core customers to Utility Warehouse for approximately £50 million. Hundreds of jobs have also been cut over the past 18 months. TalkTalk currently serves around 1.7 million customers, making it the UK’s fourth-largest broadband provider behind BT, Sky and Virgin Media O2 — though its customer base has declined considerably
TalkTalk is reportedly pressing ahead with efforts to sell both its consumer broadband business and its wholesale division, PlatformX Communications (PXC), as the company continues to grapple with a challenging financial position. According to sources familiar with the matter, discussions with potential buyers are already underway, with Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 among those said to be circling. Barclays and Morgan Stanley have reportedly been advising on the process for some months, suggesting the groundwork has been quietly laid for some time. TalkTalk’s ethernet subsidiary could also be sold off separately, adding another layer of complexity to what is
margins have prompted a wave of consolidation. G.Network’s recent
administration is just the latest reminder that conditions remain tough across the industry. CEO James Smith is leading the business through this period, with founder Sir Charles Dunstone remaining as executive chairman. TalkTalk declined to comment.
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