Openreach, Wales’ premier network provider, has achieved a significant milestone by extending ultrafast, ultra-reliable broadband coverage to half of all properties in the region. The company’s substantial investment in a new full-fibre digital network has propelled Wales into an era of enhanced connectivity, benefitting more than 816,000 homes and businesses. In a recent announcement, Openreach … Read more
CityFibre, the leading independent full fibre platform in the UK, proudly announces the successful completion of the primary-build phase of its full fibre network in Bury St Edmunds. This achievement signifies a major leap forward in providing high-speed, reliable, and affordable connectivity to over 16,000 homes, encompassing about 81% of residential properties and the majority … Read more
Openreach, a leading UK digital infrastructure provider, has embarked on an ambitious project to introduce an ultrafast broadband network in Dover, heralding a transformative era for the local community. This significant Full Fibre broadband upgrade promises to provide residents and businesses in Dover access to some of the fastest and most reliable broadband services available … Read more
In a significant stride towards bridging the digital divide, Quickline Communications has successfully completed the network build to bring full fibre broadband to three more rural Lincolnshire villages – Burton, Navenby, and Metheringham. The completion of the network build marks a pivotal moment for these communities, encompassing over 2,000 homes and businesses in Burton, situated … Read more
In the highly competitive UK consumer broadband market, Gigabit Networks, a relatively new challenger, is making waves by embracing modern, full-fibre infrastructure. Ben Hustwayte, the Head of Consumer Business at Gigabit Networks, sheds light on the company’s journey, its alliance with CityFibre, and the challenges faced in the dynamic broadband landscape. Expanding Reach: Midlands to … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, Lightning Fibre, the Eastbourne-based Full Fibre broadband network operator and Internet Service Provider (ISP), has inked a pivotal agreement with Southern Housing to roll out a state-of-the-art Full Fibre broadband network across homes in East Sussex. The collaboration, marked by the signing of a universal wayleave agreement, promises to revolutionize internet … Read more
In a strategic move to enhance connectivity in East Sussex, Lightning Fibre, the Eastbourne-based Full Fibre broadband network operator, has inked a significant agreement with Southern Housing. The collaboration aims to introduce a new Full Fibre broadband network, providing residents in East Sussex, Wealden, and Rother with faster, more affordable, and stable internet connections. Universal … Read more
In a groundbreaking survey titled ‘With Every Fibre’, Openreach sheds light on the diverse and often unexpected aspects of a modern-day broadband engineer’s life. With over 2,500 Openreach workers participating, the report reveals that the role of an engineer in 2024 extends far beyond the technicalities of installing broadband or fixing cables. From assisting with … Read more
In a rare and impressive milestone, Openreach engineer Mike Reeve has achieved an extraordinary 60 years of dedicated service, solidifying his position as one of the longest-serving employees in the history of Openreach, its parent company BT Group, and its predecessor, the General Post Office. Mike Reeve commenced his journey with the company on August … Read more
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