Max Walker 
Openreach, the UK’s largest wholesale broadband network, is back in the news with some exciting updates. They’ve just announced plans to roll out ultrafast, ultra-reliable Full Fibre broadband to 517 more locations across the UK (through their latest build plan). That’s another 2.7 million homes and businesses set to get a serious connectivity upgrade. Now, … Read more
Grain has just hit a major milestone – over 30,000 customers are now connected to their full fibre network. Grain is growing fast, that’s for sure. They have infrastructure in over 50 towns, like Carlisle, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Grimsby, Hartlepool, Hull, Liverpool, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Shields, Oldham, and Sunderland. Grain receives lots of … Read more
ClearFibre, part of the Telcom Group, has today announced the completion of its first phase build to bring superfast full fibre to Cardiff. Many residents of Cardiff will now be able to order full fibre, up to 1GB, from ClearFibre. Chris Baldock, Executive Chairman at ClearFibre, commented: “We are proud to be a part of this … Read more
Virgin Media O2 reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 23% last year – equivalent to emissions caused by the annual energy use of almost 15,000 (14,883) UK homes. The network & ISP giant is on track to meet its target to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2025. This mega … Read more
Openreach is rallying the residents and businesses on the outskirts of Middleton to support a bid to bring ultrafast, ultra-reliable full-fibre broadband to approximately 120 local properties. Through the initiative, by leveraging free government broadband vouchers, the community can usher in this cutting-edge technology and start reaping its benefits within the next 12-18 months. If … Read more
Ogi has launched a new bespoke 8-week telecoms training program designed to equip its engineers with the skills and knowledge necessary for their roles within the Service Operations division. The comprehensive training initiative, conducted in-house, combines regulatory e-learning modules, peer-led sessions, and practical assessments facilitated by Future Networks Training (FNT). Engineers undergo a structured induction … Read more
In a heartwarming display of community collaboration, Freedom Fibre has adorned its active cabinets in Irlam with captivating artwork, turning them into visual landmarks that the community can enjoy! Springwood Primary School, renowned for its inclusive education approach, played a pivotal role in this initiative. The school’s students, along with dedicated teachers, joined hands with … Read more
Wessex Internet has revealed the locations where its services have gone live in the first quarter of the year, connecting more than 20 villages and rural areas across Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire to ultrafast broadband between January and March 2024. Despite enduring the wettest winter in 130 years, the network delivery teams persevered through … Read more
Stockton on the Forest residents are cheering as full fibre broadband connections are finally rolling out across their Yorkshire village. With 377 properties now hooked up, once bogged down by sluggish internet, locals can now revel in ultrafast speeds of up to 1000Mbps. This positive change is all thanks to a recent injection of £350,000 … Read more