Ofcom has released a statement with their ongoing evaluations concerning the One Touch Switch (OTS) system’s implementation in an update on the transition and adoption processes for providers. Although significant strides have been made, with 20 brands engaging in live trials, the volume of successful switches has not yet reached a satisfactory level to fully … Read more
FullFibre, the open access only “network based in Exeter”altnet”, has announced an exciting new partnership with wholesale aggregator IPRiver, opening the door to enhanced connectivity options for businesses across 170 towns and nine counties. Matt Baker, Head of Wholesale at FullFibre, shared his enthusiasm, saying, “Partnering with IPRiver means that businesses in our network now … Read more
Eastbourne-based full fibre Internet Service Provider (ISP) Lightning Fibre has officially connected its first customer in Brighton and Hove! Now, residents in Brighton and Hove, Worthing, and Lancing can place orders for full fibre broadband. Lightning Fibre operate their own full fibre network in areas like Eastbourne, Hastings, Hailsham, Heathfield, and more. Recently, they’ve teamed … Read more
Bloomberg reports that Virgin Media O2 is seeking to raise at least £1 billion by offering a 20% to 40% stake in its newly formed network company. This is part of a larger £5 billion plan to expand full fibre coverage across the UK. However, details are scarce as the information comes from anonymous sources. … Read more
Ogi, Wales’s leading “altnet” for full fibre, has secured a £45m financing package from Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) and additional equity from its primary shareholder, Infracapital. This funding will support Ogi’s expansion across the ten local authority areas in CCR, where the company already has a strong presence. Ogi’s high-capacity network, crucial for cloud computing, … Read more
Jonny Rae recently welcomed Alistair Goulden, a man of many roles—Director, Investor, Advisor, and NED—to the Fibrenews Studio. Their discussion delved into Alistair’s journey from founding Swish Fibre, a leading player in the altnet space, to the challenges of expanding a network’s footprint and driving customer adoption. Alistair was candid throughout, addressing Jonny’s questions on … Read more
Residents of Stockton on the Forest are celebrating as the rollout of full fibre broadband begins in their Yorkshire village. A total of 377 properties, previously hindered by slow internet speeds, now have access to ultrafast connectivity with speeds reaching up to 1000Mbps thanks to Fusion Fibre. This significant upgrade comes as a result of … Read more
An additional 11,000 homes in Huddersfield now have access to Virgin Media’s gigabit broadband services, marking the first time these properties can connect to such high-speed internet. Residents in Huddersfield can now sign up for services like Gig2 broadband, which offers top speeds of 2Gbps—21 times faster than the local average. These hyperfast connections are … Read more
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
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