Max WalkerMax Walker

I'm Max. I write about the forever changing landscape of Broadband and Telecoms. I'm enthusastic about entering this landscape. Being somewhat new to this industry, I'm constantly surprised at how much the market changes. Being able to write about this space every day is awesome in my eyes!

Over 4,500 Wolverhampton Flats to Receive Superfast Full Fibre Broadband Through New Partnership With Openreach

Openreach has partnered with Wolverhampton Homes to extend full fibre broadband access to over 4,500 flats and apartments throughout the city. This upgrade has already begun to enhance internet speeds and reliability for thousands of residents in areas such as Aldersley, Bilston, Central Wolverhampton, Wednesfield, Tettenhall, and Woodcross. So far, approximately 1,000 homes across 89 … Read more

Community Fibre Hits 300k Customers as Demand for Full Fibre Broadband Surges in London

Community Fibre, which currently covers 1.3 million properties in London with up to 3GB full fibre, has seen an 85% increase in its customer base in the past 12 months as more people look to the planet for faster, more affordable fibre broadband. Community Fibre is one of the “OG’s” within the altnet world, starting … Read more

Fibrus Secures An Additional £100M To Support Growth

Full Fibre broadband provider, Fibrus, has secured an additional £100M tranche of Senior Debt, which means the company is fully funded to complete its rural roll-out plan and reach half a million homes across Northern Ireland and Cumbria within the next two years. The package is an increase to its existing £200M senior debt facility … Read more

Quickline Commits to Youth Training with The 5% Club Membership

Quickline is excited to announce its membership in The 5% Club, reinforcing our commitment to helping young people enter the workforce. This move underscores our dedication to developing the next generation of skilled professionals through structured training and development programs. The 5% Club encourages businesses to dedicate at least 5% of their workforce to formal … Read more

Lila Connect Hits 15,000 Connected Customers

LilaConnect, now part of Freedom Fibre’s growing UK full-fibre network, has hit a milestone of 15,000 connected customers, up from 13,000 in June 2024. Over the past year, the ISP has seen a 90% increase in new orders and a 300% growth in active subscribers. However, their service remains primarily available in areas linked to … Read more

Openreach to Launch Symmetric 1Gbps Broadband Tier for Project Gigabit

Openreach has unveiled plans for a new symmetric 1Gbps broadband tier, expanding options for Communications Providers on its Full Fibre network. This service is set to launch in April 2025 and will be available in areas covered by Openreach’s “Type C” bid under the UK Government’s £5bn Project Gigabit initiative, focused on upgrading the hardest-to-reach … Read more

Freedom Fibre Hits 20,000 Connected Customers Milestone!

Freedom Fibre has just hit a major milestone, connecting over 20,000 homes across the North West and West Midlands to their full fibre network. With towns like Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Leek, Urmston, Northwich, and Whitchurch now benefiting, residents can access ultra fast full fibre (up to 1GB), thanks to Freedom Fibre’s cutting-edge XGS-PON technology (capable of … Read more

Grain Sets New Record By installing broadband in just 29 minutes

Grain Connect has just set a new record, installing full fibre broadband in just 29 minutes! The installation took place at a new-build home in Telford, showcasing the efficiency and speed of Grain’s team. Grain’s previous record was 36 minutes (still extremely impressive), and this achievement highlights the exact benefits alternative networks can bring to … Read more

Spring Fibre Partners with Triangle Networks for Enhanced Full Fibre Integration To Support B2B Offering

Spring Fibre has announced a partnership with Triangle Networks to integrate solutions for Spring’s ISP partners and connect business customers to their ultrafast broadband network. Sales & Marketing Director, Andrew Skipsey said, “I’ve known Paul Anslow, Triangle’s founder for many years and have been pleased to draw on his expertise to complete our business readiness … Read more

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