Emily Turner 
With the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) set to be phased out by 2027, research from Zen Internet has highlighted a concerning lack of preparedness among UK businesses for this monumental shift. The transition to all-IP networks promises enhanced efficiency and reliability, but for many organisations, the reality of … Read more
Gigaclear, one of the UK’s leading rural full fibre broadband specialist, is celebrating a milestone year in 2024. With over 130,000 customers now connected, the Abingdon-based provider added 40,000 connections this year alone—an impressive 50% growth in its customer base. Focusing on hard-to-reach communities, Gigaclear’s expansion highlights its commitment to bridging the digital divide, bringing … Read more
Wessex Internet has officially launched its £33.5 million Project Gigabit initiative to deliver full fibre broadband to rural Dorset and South Somerset. Construction began in Halstock and Dorset, following the completion of detailed planning for the five-year programme awarded in April. This ambitious rollout will connect 21,400 hard-to-reach homes and businesses, bridging the digital divide … Read more
Quickline is investing in regional talent with its first cohort of telecoms apprentices. Eight recruits, aged 18 to mid-40s, joined in October and have completed initial training, now gaining field experience in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The programme supports Quickline’s Project Gigabit goals, bringing high-speed broadband to rural communities. Recruits like Chris Bedford, transitioning from cybersecurity, … Read more
Neos Networks has expanded its partnership with CityFibre to boost the reach of CityFibre’s National Ethernet network by 50% on Neos’ LIVEQUOTE platform. This move gives businesses greater access to scalable, competitive connectivity options. CityFibre’s upgrades, including 10Gbps XGS-PON technology, align with Neos Networks’ commitment to quality, speed, and service. By collaborating with alternative networks, … Read more
Last year, TalkTalk Group restructured, splitting into three distinct companies: TalkTalk Consumer, with over two million broadband customers; TalkTalk Business Direct; and PXC Communications, the wholesale brand. The company warned earlier this year of potential collapse without securing new financing. By July, its annual report flagged insolvency risks as early as August 2024. A TalkTalk … Read more
Openreach’s ongoing upgrades to Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband could inject an estimated £2.8 billion into the West Midlands economy by 2029, according to a new report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and Stantec. This transformative project is poised to enhance connectivity, boost local economies, and support social development. The research highlights … Read more
British broadband consumers are being misled, and AllPoints Fibre (APFN) is calling for change. Recent research with YouGov found that while 70% of people understand full-fibre is faster and more reliable than part-copper broadband, a staggering 77% didn’t know it’s legal to advertise part-copper as ‘fibre.’ APFN’s CEO, Jarlath Finnegan, has written to ASA Chief … Read more
Quickline is celebrating the arrival of its full fibre broadband across rural Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with a special festive competition. Communities like Woodsetts, Graizelound, and Wroot now have access to gigabit-capable speeds, part-funded by the government’s Project Gigabit. To mark the milestone, winners of Quickline’s prize draw will enjoy a VIP reception and winter illuminations … Read more
