Jonny RaeJonny Rae

Jonny has a passion for broadband and the traditional telco channel. His mission is to educate the nation on the full-fibre push within the UK, focusing on bringing all alternative networks into one coverage and comparison tool. He founded Fibrenews in July 2022.

BeeBu Teams Up with MS3 Networks to Expand Full Fibre Coverage

BeeBu is partnering with leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs) nationwide to offer affordable, full fibre broadband services to millions of homes. Today, BeeBu announced its availability on the MS3 Network, connecting Hull, North Lincolnshire, and East Yorkshire. If you weren’t aware, BeeBu recently launched as the new UK ISP “disruptor”. Promoting full fibre, nationally using … Read more

UK Ranks 35th In The World For Average Broadband Speed

A recent study by Cable.co.uk reveals that the UK is still lagging behind other countries in full fibre broadband penetration and average internet speeds. The data is analysed from around 1.5 billion broadband speed tests worldwide; the UK currently sits 35th in the table. Although, over the past twelve months, the UK has rolled out … Read more

“Ask Anything” – Nigel Barnett – Part 2

In the latest instalment of Fibrenews’ Ask Anything series, Jonny Rae interviews Nigel Barnett, CEO of Telecoms Acquisitions Limited, to delve into the intricacies of customer base migration, acquisition hurdles, and effective customer acquisition strategies in the consumer broadband market. Jonny Rae: What does the process look like to migrate a customer base? Nigel Barnett: … Read more

MS3 Networks Launches customer referral scheme

Hull-based “altnet” MS3 Networks has launched a refer-a-friend programme to encourage customers to switch to its full fibre broadband. The scheme offers a £50 reward to MS3 customers who refer new customers in Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Immingham, and Mexborough. Win-win all around. New full fibre. Plus fifty quid in your and your friend’s back pocket! … Read more

Why Is Full Fibre So Important?

Full fibre is crucial for several reasons, and its importance is growing as our reliance on high-speed internet continues to increase. Let’s dive into why full fibre is a game-changer for the UK. Firstly, full fibre, also known as Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), has super “chunky” speed and bandwidth. Unlike traditional copper or Fibre … Read more

What Does “Penetration Rate” Mean?

The penetration rate in full fibre broadband is a crucial metric that tells us how many households or businesses in a given area have access to and are using full fibre broadband connections. It’s typically expressed as a percentage and gives a clear picture of both availability and adoption. When we talk about availability, we’re … Read more

Portsmouth FC Announces Multi-Year Partnership With New UK National Disruptor – BeeBu

BeeBu aren’t taking their launch lightly! (catch up on who BeeBu are and their launch here) As Portsmouth FC recently announced (snip below from their website), it seems BeeBu have struck a partnership and committed to a club-wide deal, with their logo set to appear on the men’s and women’s teams’ playing kit sleeve and … Read more

What does “Ready For Service” Mean?

https://youtu.be/ILC0ZBsYTgY “RFS,” or “Ready For Service,” is a term you’ll often hear in the world of full fibre broadband. We use the phrase almost daily in our news-based content. It means that the fibre infrastructure has almost reached a property. It hasn’t been installed to a home or business; it’s been brought “close by.” When … Read more

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