Quickline Partners with South Yorkshire Community Foundation to Tackle Unemployment

Quickline, the rural broadband provider, has announced a transformative partnership with South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) to tackle unemployment across the region. The initiative will see the launch of the QFutures Community Fund, aimed at boosting employment prospects for individuals aged 30 and over in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. This new collaboration also secures … Read more

nexfibre Calls for Action in Upcoming Telecoms Access Review

nexfibre has released its latest report, UK Fibre: A Fork in the Road, outlining key recommendations for Ofcom’s upcoming Telecoms Access Review (TAR). The report emphasizes the need for regulatory changes to sustain investment in full-fibre rollout, foster long-term competition, and curb anti-competitive practices by the dominant operator. With the UK’s full-fibre market fragmented and … Read more

Elevate Wholesale – Chewing The Channel Podcast – Ep. 2 – Andy Tatlock

In the second episode of Chewing The Channel podcast, Will Goodall, Head of Wholesale at Elevate Wholesale, sits down with Andy Tatlock, CRO at Elevate. Together, they dive into a fascinating discussion about Andy’s career journey and, more importantly, provide a behind-the-scenes look at the sales culture within the Channel. Andy shares insights with Will … Read more

Dotlines UK Teams Up with The Kenton Group as National Distributor for Audra Security

Dotlines UK has teamed up with The Kenton Group to become the UK’s national distributor of Audra Security products, taking a major leap toward making digital security more accessible to homes and small businesses across the country. With cyberattacks on the rise, it’s often families and small businesses that bear the brunt. This partnership aims … Read more

Ogi Completes Multimillion-Pound Cardiff Fibre Upgrade, Connecting Businesses to a Digital Future

Wales’s home-grown full fibre provider, Ogi, has completed a transformative multimillion-pound programme, delivering 10 Gigabit-capable full fibre connectivity to Cardiff’s city centre economic gateway. This development marks a significant milestone in equipping the Welsh capital with world-class digital infrastructure. Following an extensive build in the Ocean Way industrial zone, Ogi now shifts focus to the … Read more

Quickline to support more than 500 students through Lincolnshire Institute of Technology bursary

Quickline is empowering over 500 underrepresented students in Lincolnshire with the skills they need to thrive in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) fields. As the newest employment partner of the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology (LIoT), the rural broadband provider is sponsoring a dedicated bursary to support students across the county’s colleges and universities. This … Read more

Freedom Fibre Signs Armed Forces Covenant to Support Military Community

Freedom Fibre has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, underscoring its commitment to recognising and supporting those who have served in the military. The North West and Midlands-based telecommunications company, which is currently rolling out gigabit-capable broadband in North Shropshire and planning to expand into rural Cheshire in 2025, is integrating this pledge into its … Read more

FluidOne Appoints Graham Dickie as CFO to Lead Next Growth Phase

FluidOne has appointed Graham Dickie as its new Chief Financial Officer, with the role officially commencing on 6th January 2025. Bringing over two decades of financial leadership to the business, Graham’s extensive experience will play a pivotal role in shaping FluidOne’s future as it continues its journey of growth and innovation. Graham has a distinguished … Read more

Voneus Ends £12m Project Gigabit Contract in Shropshire Amid Customer Complaints

Rural broadband provider Voneus has withdrawn from its £12m Project Gigabit contract to connect over 6,000 homes in mid-west Shropshire. The decision, described as mutual, follows ongoing concerns about the company’s current service and the challenges of delivering high-speed connectivity in the region. The contract, awarded in March 2024, was set to provide gigabit-capable connections … Read more