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Ministers cross wires on next-gen broadband

Ministers cross wires on next-gen broadband

...These taxes on fibre will help keep us there. Any answers?When Francesco Caio undertook his review of the barriers to next generation access, Aidan... Read more

13 September, 2010 by Malcolm Corbett

ISPs promise accurate broadband-speed advice

...be more straightforward with consumers about speeds was a key part of Francesco Caio's recent report into possible upgrades to the UK's broadband... Read more

4 December, 2008 by David Meyer
Sense and connectivity

Sense and connectivity

...to tell it about next-generation broadband access, ex-Cable & Wireless chief Francesco Caio served up a pragmatic and visionary list of recommendations. His review... Read more

12 September, 2008 by Leader

Report maps out Britain's broadband future

...of broadband UK: Action now for long-term competitiveness, was compiled by Francesco Caio, the former head of Cable & Wireless and currently vice chairman of... Read more

12 September, 2008 by David Meyer

BT unmoved by C&W broadband broadside

...the UK telecoms market is hampering broadband competition. C&W chief executive Francesco Caio told the Trade and Industry select committee on Tuesday that BT... Read more

14 July, 2004 by Graeme Wearden

PM's spending plans may pave way for fibre rollout

...independent review compiled for the Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform by Francesco Caio, the former head of Cable & Wireless, stopped short of a call... Read more

6 January, 2009 by Jo Best
Finding a funder for fibre to the home

Finding a funder for fibre to the home

The Communications Management Association's David Harrington argues there's a case for using government funds to roll out fibre to the home across the UK Read more

6 May, 2008 by Richard Thurston

Gov't seeks to boost UK broadband networks

...the curb." The government said the review, which will be led by Francesco Caio, vice chairman of investment bank Lehman Brothers, is intended to complement... Read more

25 February, 2008 by Natasha Lomas

Mass layoffs await at troubled Cable and Wireless

...W issued a profits warning and announced the departure of chief executive Francesco Caio. C&W wouldn't reveal the full details of Tuesday's... Read more

27 February, 2006 by Graeme Wearden

C&W CEO quits after profits warning

...chief executive, a profits warning and a plunge in its share price. Francesco Caio will step down at the end of March as part of... Read more

2 February, 2006 by Graeme Wearden

Market debates BT's access division

...be treating the announcement with cautious optimism. Cable and Wireless chief executive Francesco Caio said in a statement: "The undertakings that Ofcom has won and... Read more

23 September, 2005 by Jo Best

C&W captures Energis, promises job cuts

...years ago as chairman by the banks that rescued Energis from collapse. Francesco Caio, C&W's chief executive, said that the takeover would help... Read more

16 August, 2005 by Graeme Wearden

Cable & Wireless launches broadband assault

...that is on offer from BT at present. C&W chief executive Francesco Caio said on Thursday evening that the company will target business customers... Read more

17 September, 2004 by Graeme Wearden

Poor telecoms regulation 'costing UK £20bn'

...the productivity gap in the UK," said Cable and Wireless chief executive Francesco Caio in a statement. "Without decisive change, there will continue to be... Read more

15 January, 2004 by Matthew Broersma

Cable & Wireless cuts go deeper

...of its US assets, following a restructuring of its property leases there. Francesco Caio, chief executive of C&W, said that the company's UK... Read more

5 June, 2003 by Ron Coates

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