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.

Project Gigabit Contract Spurs CityFibre’s Network Expansion in Rural Norfolk, Suffolk, and Hampshire

Project Gigabit Contract Spurs CityFibre’s Network Expansion in Rural Norfolk, Suffolk, and Hampshire

CityFibre has secured three new contracts under the UK government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit program, which will facilitate the rollout of ‘gigabit capable’ infrastructure to 218,000 rural properties in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Hampshire. These areas would otherwise have been excluded from commercial broadband expansions. The contracts, awarded through a competitive process, will receive £318 million … Read more

Tim Creswick, CEO of Vorboss, Assumes Role as ITP Chair

The telecommunications industry witnesses a significant development as Tim Creswick, CEO of Vorboss, takes on the position of Chair of the Board of Directors at the Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP). Tim’s appointment underlines his exceptional leadership in breaking down employment barriers and advancing diversity and inclusion within the telecoms sector. Vorboss, under Tim’s guidance, … Read more

CityFibre Lays Enough Full Fibre to Circle Cheltenham Racecourse 24 Times

Cheltenham’s digital future is taking a leap forward as CityFibre continues to invest in full fibre internet infrastructure, with 115 kilometers already laid as part of a £30 million project. This milestone means there’s now enough full fibre beneath the town’s streets to circle Cheltenham Racecourse’s Gold Cup course an astonishing 24 times. Neil Madle, … Read more

Openreach Invests £5.4m to Bring Ultrafast Broadband to Dunfermline

Openreach Invests £5.4m to Bring Ultrafast Broadband to Dunfermline

Dunfermline residents now have access to a state-of-the-art broadband network, courtesy of Openreach’s significant £5.4 million investment. This new ultrafast, ultra-reliable full fibre network covers over 18,000 homes and businesses in the city, representing more than 60 percent of its premises. Despite this substantial upgrade, a significant portion of Dunfermline’s population has yet to embrace … Read more

Openreach Collaborates with Cambridgeshire Police to Combat Cable Thefts

Openreach Collaborates with Cambridgeshire Police to Combat Cable Thefts

Cambridgeshire Police are ramping up efforts to combat cable thefts in the region, urging residents to report any suspicious activity. This comes in response to a surge in criminal activity targeting underground copper cables that connect homes and businesses to the phone and broadband network. Numerous instances of cable theft have been reported across Cambridgeshire, … Read more

Gigaclear Commences Yorkshire Expansion, Bringing High-Speed Broadband to Thousands

In an effort to bridge the digital divide and serve underserved communities, Gigaclear, the UK’s leading rural full fibre broadband alternative network provider, is embarking on an ambitious expansion project in Yorkshire. The company aims to connect over 16,000 homes and businesses in the region, significantly enhancing access to high-speed internet services. Gigaclear has a … Read more

Quickline Empowers Rural Communities with Free, No-Contract Broadband Offer

Lincolnshire, UK – Quickline, a rapidly growing broadband provider, is taking a bold step to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas by offering rural residents a unique broadband deal. In a move that challenges industry norms, Quickline is providing all new customers in rural communities with three months of free broadband, and … Read more

Rossendale Welcomes Openreach’s Ultrafast Broadband Build with MP’s Visit

Rossendale Welcomes Openreach’s Ultrafast Broadband Build with MP’s Visit

Openreach is on a mission to construct an ultrafast broadband network in Rossendale, providing residents and businesses access to cutting-edge broadband capabilities, ranking among the most reliable and fastest in Europe. This once-in-a-generation Full Fibre broadband upgrade will empower local residents and businesses to connect numerous devices at gigabit-capable speeds, enabling seamless online trade and … Read more

Openreach Kicks Off Ultrafast Broadband Build in Malton

Openreach Kicks Off Ultrafast Broadband Build in Malton

Malton residents and businesses are in for a broadband boost as Openreach initiates construction of an ultrafast broadband network. This project aims to provide access to high-speed, reliable broadband services, ranking among the fastest in Europe. The Full Fibre broadband upgrade, a once-in-a-generation endeavor, will empower thousands of local residents and businesses to connect multiple … Read more

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