Vorboss, London’s top provider of direct internet connectivity for businesses, is expanding its team with two new commercial roles, appointing industry veterans Jason O’Malley and Malcolm Puddefoot, who bring 30 years of experience from leading ISP’s. Jason O’Malley, formerly of Zayo and BT, joins as Chief of Commercial Operations. Malcolm Puddefoot, previously with Colt Technology, … Read more
Pulse Fibre has just launched its new wholesale platform, now available to all internet service providers (ISPs). This platform offers ISPs access to incremental properties beyond existing Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) networks. Pulse is entering the wholesale space with an interesting USP of being able to offer up to 10Gbps from day one. Although many homeowners may … Read more
A recent study by Cable.co.uk reveals that the UK is still lagging behind other countries in full fibre broadband penetration and average internet speeds. The data is analysed from around 1.5 billion broadband speed tests worldwide; the UK currently sits 35th in the table. Although, over the past twelve months, the UK has rolled out … Read more
The UK Infrastructure Bank has just announced a £35 million investment into Cornwall-based internet provider Wildanet. This injection of funds will support Wildanet’s efforts to bring superfast full fibre broadband to “hard to reach” locations in Cornwall. Wildanet is set to upgrade and expand its full fibre footprint to some of the hardest-to-reach homes and … Read more
Common Wholesale Platform Ltd (CWP) has announced great news for ISPs! From now until the One Touch Switching (OTS) regulation launch on 12th September 2024 (fingers crossed), CWP is offering free access to its Common Switching Platform (CSP) service. For those unaware, Common Wholesale Platform Ltd (CWP) is a not-for-profit, member-owned organization that supports the … Read more
G Network, a fibre broadband provider that has connected hundreds of thousands of Central London premises, is exploring a potential sale following interest from various buyers. According to Sky News, the company, which counts Britain’s university lecturers’ pension scheme among its investors, is working with bankers to evaluate takeover bids. Sky Sources indicate that G … Read more
CityFibre has fully automated its network infrastructure test environment, allowing for faster and more accurate testing of new products, technology changes, and software upgrades. This move enhances their ability to innovate and introduce emerging technologies efficiently. With the help of test automation leader Red Helix and a bespoke framework designed by IGXGlobal UK, CityFibre has … Read more
In the latest instalment of Fibrenews’ Ask Anything series, Jonny Rae interviews Nigel Barnett, CEO of Telecoms Acquisitions Limited, to delve into the intricacies of customer base migration, acquisition hurdles, and effective customer acquisition strategies in the consumer broadband market. Jonny Rae: What does the process look like to migrate a customer base? Nigel Barnett: … Read more
Openreach has teamed up with education charity IntoUniversity to provide young people facing disadvantages a glimpse into the world of work, particularly in the telecoms sector. This collaboration marks IntoUniversity’s first venture into telecoms, offering Openreach engineers the chance to share their expertise and experiences, inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in STEM fields. … Read more
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