Lightning Fibre, the Eastbourne-based Full Fibre ISP, has once again shown their continued support for the Rockinghorse Children’s Charity with yet another fundraising event that managed to raise over £800. The daring deeds of Lightning Fibre’s Sales and Marketing Director Rob Reaks and Marketing Assistant Emmy Pollard saw the telecoms company supporting the Sussex based … Read more
Independent full fibre provider, CityFibre, has announced that it has completed its primary-build for its full fibre network in Northampton. Using triple-play infrastructure built by DB Schenker, the network passes more than 87,700 homes are “ready for service” and, since 82% of residential properties in the city can already benefit from the fibre connections, the … Read more
As CityFibre advances its mission to deploy full fibre infrastructure across the UK, the intricacies of securing and establishing Fibre Exchange (FEX) sites come into sharp focus. These vital exchanges, fundamental to powering and managing CityFibre’s broadband and business Ethernet connections, underscore the critical role of collaboration between CityFibre and specialist property consultants, Up-Connect. Navigating … Read more
CityFibre has won five contracts for government subsidies as part of the Project Gigabit initiative. The total value of all the contracts is more than £394m. The Project Gigabit aims to make CityFibre extend full fibre infrastructure to over 202,000 properties with hard to reach access (rural properties). CityFibre will deliver gigabit-capable connectivity to communities … Read more
Gigabit Networks has announced its expansion into Scotland in collaboration with CityFibre, marking a significant milestone for the company as it ventures into new territory. With this development, Gigabit Network partners gain the capability to provide CityFibre services in key Scottish cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Renfrewshire. Gigabit Networks has both a direct ISP offering … Read more
Exascale has embarked on a collaborative effort with the Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust, a charitable organization located in Telford, to introduce fibre connectivity to the Wappenshall Junction redevelopment project. The project will rejuvenate the Canal basin area by providing communal spaces and an onsite café for the community’s benefit. CEO of Exascale, Thomas Bibb, … Read more
Openreach’s collaboration with Westfield, East Sussex, under the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, has identified 330 premises in the area that could benefit from access to the ultrafast fibre network. Conducted with the help of the local parish council and spurred by community support, the initiative was made possible through government vouchers in conjunction with contributions … 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
Vorboss, a leading London-based provider of dedicated full-fibre connectivity services, announces the appointment of David Gilbey as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking a strategic addition to its executive leadership team. Bringing a wealth of experience to his new role, Gilbey joins Vorboss from Zayo Group, where he served as the Vice President of … Read more
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