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
In a heartfelt recognition of their ongoing philanthropic efforts, Lightning Fibre has been presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the local cancer charity, Children With Cancer Fund. The commendation was extended during a celebratory event at the View Hotel Eastbourne, where Lightning Fibre has consistently demonstrated its support for the noble cause. For several … Read more
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
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