Jonny Rae 
Wessex Internet has reached a key milestone in South Wiltshire, connecting its first customer as part of the £18.8 million Project Gigabit rollout. Zoe Hallett of Bapton is the first to benefit from the full fibre network, which aims to bring ultrafast broadband to 14,500 rural properties. The rollout spans the Wylye Valley and surrounding … Read more
Gigaclear, the rural broadband specialist, has announced Andy Matthews as its new Chairman, effective 1st January 2025. Currently Chief Investment Officer at Infracapital, Andy has served on Gigaclear’s board since 2019, overseeing significant milestones, including expanding its network to over 580,000 premises and connecting more than 130,000 customers. He succeeds Stephen Nelson, who is stepping … Read more
In this episode, Jonny Rae sits down with Jeremy Chelot, CEO of one of the fastest-growing “altnets” in the market. We discuss the YouFibre/Brsk merger, what it’s like to scale at such a pace, the details of securing investment, the importance of internal tech resources in scaling a business, and everything in between. A huge … Read more
Hull-based full fibre network operator MS3 Networks has teamed up with IDNet, a premium UK internet service provider, to expand broadband options for homes and businesses across Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Immingham, Cleethorpes, and Mexborough. IDNet, established in 1996, is known for delivering fast and reliable internet to businesses and has recently expanded into home broadband, … Read more
Infranomics has shed light on the UK’s 3.24 million “white premises,” areas identified as having no commercial or public gigabit broadband plans. Their analysis reveals challenges with the dataset’s accuracy, which unchanged would misalign up to £125 million in public funds. The guys and girls at Infranomics are obsessed with data, metrics, and AI, and … Read more
Dotlines UK is set to launch Audra Security, an innovative range of hardware and software designed to redefine how UK homes and small businesses secure their online activities. Audra will be focusing on the channel to push their products into market, which is great news for both ISP’s and B2B resellers. Audra’s key strengths are … Read more
Earth Broadband, the planet-focused ISP provider, has launched a brand refresh, updating its logo, colors, and website. This marks a fresh push for innovation in 2025. Earth positions itself in the market with a strong “people and planet first” mantra, planting trees for every connected customer. A statement on their website reads: *”By partnering with … Read more
Elevate Wholesale® (formerly Telcom) has joined forces with Cardiff-based IT provider Flotek Group to revolutionize internet access for over 5,000 businesses across the city. This partnership is part of a £7m network initiative by Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government, aiming for 100% full fibre coverage by 2025. The collaboration will replace outdated copper systems … Read more
Pulse Fibre is making moving day easier for over 200 homeowners at three Wain Homes developments in the South West by providing free broadband for 12 months. The initiative includes lightning-fast 100Mb/s broadband, a free WiFi 6 router, and same-day activation, ensuring residents can connect seamlessly from the moment they move in. Pulse Fibre’s collaboration … Read more
