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
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
Over 12,000 homes and businesses in Chichester can now access some of the fastest and most reliable internet services in the UK, as CityFibre’s network build fast approaches 85% coverage of the city. CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre network (altnet), has completed most of its rollout in the area, with homes now designated … Read more
WightFibre, the Isle of Wight’s leading broadband provider, is making a significant impact with its full-fibre broadband rollout. With 70,000 homes passed and over 21,000 delighted customers connected (making that an impressive penetration rate), WightFibre is rapidly transforming the Isle of Wight into a true Gigabit Island. Breaking Down the Numbers: Looking Ahead: John Irvine, … Read more
Great news for G.Network! London’s full fibre broadband provider has secured an additional £85 million in funding from its long-term equity investor, USS. This investment reflects G.Network’s progress in its mission to create a better-connected London. The company is hitting its targets, driving average revenue per user (ARPU) towards £50, thanks to its dense mix … Read more
BT Group has implemented energy-saving ‘cell sleep’ technology across its EE mobile sites nationwide, following successful trials in each of the UK’s home nations. This innovative technology uses machine learning to predict periods of low demand and puts certain 4G LTE capacity carriers to sleep when they’re not needed. The ‘cell sleep’ software automatically wakes … Read more
The penetration rate in full fibre broadband is a crucial metric that tells us how many households or businesses in a given area have access to and are using full fibre broadband connections. It’s typically expressed as a percentage and gives a clear picture of both availability and adoption. When we talk about availability, we’re … Read more
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