Hyperoptic has secured a £150 million commitment from the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB), increasing its committed debt facility to over £1.1 billion. This funding supports the government’s efforts to expand gigabit-capable broadband across the UK. Hyperoptic has already passed more than 1.73 million homes and connected 340,000 customers to gigabit-capable full fibre. The additional £150 … Read more
Netomnia, one of the UK’s fastest-growing altnet, has hit a major milestone by making over 1,000,000 homes and businesses Ready for Service (RFS) as part of its national fibre rollout. This achievement comes in just four years, showcasing Netomnia’s rapid growth and commitment to becoming the third national fibre infrastructure in the UK. Founded in … Read more
Vodafone has just unveiled its fastest-ever broadband, Pro II, offering full fibre speeds of up to 2.2Gbps. Vodafone’s Pro II isn’t just about speed; it’s also about reliability and security. The plan includes, as standard their “Secure Net Home” product, providing hassle-free security and family controls for over 150 devices at no extra cost. The … Read more
Vorboss, the network bringing “heavy ethernet” to central London, has just opened its new City of London office at Exchange Square, Liverpool Street. This move is about meeting the rising demand and supporting the company’s growth. The new 2,700 square metre office will house Vorboss’s 24/7 Network Operations Centre in a secure environment, ensuring top-notch … Read more
MS3 Networks has partnered with Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP) to bring greater choice and affordability to over 450 residents in LHP’s low and medium-rise apartment blocks in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. This collaboration aims to connect these homes to MS3’s ultrafast network, significantly enhancing internet access for tenants. Social housing tenants make up a third of … Read more
Hull-based “altnet” MS3 Networks has launched a refer-a-friend programme to encourage customers to switch to its full fibre broadband. The scheme offers a £50 reward to MS3 customers who refer new customers in Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Immingham, and Mexborough. Win-win all around. New full fibre. Plus fifty quid in your and your friend’s back pocket! … Read more
Fibreplus Ltd, a key distributor in the UK fibre market, has announced a strategic alliance with VIAVI Solutions to distribute select VIAVI fibre optic test instruments, including the T-BERD/MTS-4000 OTDR and SmartPocket V2 OLP-39 TruePON Power Meter. This move responds to customer demand for VIAVI equipment. “We’re thrilled to partner with VIAVI,” said Rhys Brine, … Read more
Full fibre is crucial for several reasons, and its importance is growing as our reliance on high-speed internet continues to increase. Let’s dive into why full fibre is a game-changer for the UK. Firstly, full fibre, also known as Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), has super “chunky” speed and bandwidth. Unlike traditional copper or Fibre … Read more
Wessex Internet is expanding its ultrafast broadband network in South Wiltshire, opening a new base in Codford, strategically located between Warminster and Salisbury. This new civil engineering yard will employ at least 15 people, including ploughing and drilling teams, engineers for overhead and underground cables, surveyors, and planners. The location is conveniently close to the … Read more
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