Jonny Rae 
Cuckoo’s Openreach/TalkTalk base has been acquired by Home Telecom (part of the Telecom Acquisitions Group). An undisclosed number of customers will now be served via Home Telecom. Here’s our take on the major announcement. Cuckoo stands out from the crowd with its unique branding and “high level” of support for customers seeking a more personal … Read more
It’s happened! TalkTalks wholesale arm has now been rebranded to PlatformX Communications, and we absolutely love it! Just look at this naughty brand. They’ve taken a completely different stance in a traditional market, and this is exactly what we like to see. The larger wholesale brands have very much stayed the same over the last … Read more
In the UK, it’s not clear what the difference is between fibre and full fibre, and that’s not the consumers’ fault. When we first rolled out fibre in the UK, we should have been shouting from the hill tops that we’re rolling out “part fibre” or “fibre to the cabinet” or “nearly fibre”.That’s where the … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dufRpFimXPs Understanding the Basics Understanding the basics of internet connectivity starts with differentiating between WiFi and broadband. Broadband is the term used to describe an internet connection provided to you by your ISP, which can be delivered through various means such as cable, DSL, fibre, satellite, or 4G/5G. Broadband is what gets you’re devices online! Now, … Read more
nexfibre, the next generation, full fibre network provider, has today announced it will invest £1bn in broadband infrastructure this year as part of its plans to drive long-term competition in the fibre access market, on a national scale. This provides a major boost to the UK’s digital infrastructure, helping the Government fulfil its gigabit broadband … Read more
In a bid to enhance connectivity across rural Scotland, Openreach is rallying communities in 18 picturesque locales to harness the potential of ultrafast, ultra-reliable full fibre broadband. The company is urging eligible residents in areas such as Sanquhar, Carrbridge, and Greengairs to leverage free UK Government broadband vouchers, facilitating accelerated internet speeds and heightened reliability. … Read more
In a major stride towards bolstering digital connectivity, CityFibre, the UK’s premier independent full fibre platform, proudly announces the successful completion of its primary-build full fibre network in Slough. This milestone positions Slough as one of the most well-connected locales in the nation, with the network now ‘ready for service’ for almost 42,000 homes, encompassing … Read more
In the era of digital transformation, the synergy between Fibre Broadband and smart home technologies has ushered in a new age of convenience, efficiency, and connectivity. This article will walk you through the intricate relationship between Fibre Broadband and smart homes, dissecting the impact on smart devices, integration with voice assistants, and the role of … Read more
Quickline extends its full fibre rollout to more rural communities in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, providing high-speed connectivity to almost 2,500 properties. Quickline, a leading broadband provider, has successfully expanded its gigabit-capable full fibre network to rural hamlets in Lincolnshire and North Yorkshire. The communities of North Elkington, South Elkington, Acthorpe in Lincolnshire, and Eggborough in … Read more