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TalkTalk Wholesale’s rebrand is on-point. Here’s why…

It’s happened! TalkTalks wholesale arm has now been rebranded to PlatformX Communications, and we absolutely love it! Just look at this naughty brand. They’ve taken a completely different stance in a traditional market, and this is exactly what we like to see. The larger wholesale brands have very much stayed the same over the last … Read more

new one touch switch launch date annouced.

We are excited to find out that the revised go-live date for the One Touch Switch platform is set for September 12, 2024. Extensive consultations with various communication providers and stakeholders across industry segments have led TOTSCO to this date, believing that it is achievable by all parties involved. Although we understand some CPs would … Read more

Industry call for tougher sentences following attacks on critical fibre infrastructure

Innovative fibre network providers – Ogi and Vorboss – are leading an industry call for tougher sentencing laws, following a spate of attacks on critical internet infrastructure across the UK. A series of severe, targeted attacks on full fibre networks – from rural Wales to the City of London – has cut off homes, businesses … Read more

Virgin Media Brings High-Speed Broadband to 14,000 Homes and Businesses in Alfreton

This is an excellent news update direct from the heart of Alfreton! More than 14,000 homes and businesses in Alfreton now have access to ultra-fast broadband services, thanks to Virgin Media. This tremendous network growth is all thanks to nexfibre, the network on a mission to change lay fibre at outstanding rates. They have invested … Read more

Rundle Assumes Leadership Role at Gigaclear

A leadership transition at Gigaclear will see Gareth Williams, currently CEO of the business organisation, replaced by Nathan Rundle starting in April. Back in 2018, Rundle began working for the altnet and, for the three years since, has been the COO. Prior to this, Nathan held high-up roles with BT/Openreach. His appointment represents the completion … Read more

Telcom Welcomes New Leadership Team

Telcom, the UK’s largest full fibre and fixed wireless internet network provider, which is backed by Gresham House, is pleased to announce the appointment of two senior executives to strengthen its C-Suite and board. Elliott Mueller is appointed as CEO and Steve Best as Non-Executive Director. Elliott is a well-known and vastly experienced leader in the sector. He … Read more

BT’s Project Gigabit to Revolutionize Connectivity for 650 Primary Schools

In a £26m contract, BT will connect over 650 primary schools in England’s hardest-to-reach areas with gigabit broadband, each capable of delivering lightning-fast speeds up to 500 times faster than their current speeds. With the aid of the Department for Education, and the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, this collectively funded programme should allow … Read more

Abzorb and ITS Unite to Empower Resellers

Abzorb resellers will now be equipped with a marketing services toolkit to facilitate white-label campaigns for ITS Technology Group’s fiber services. ITS, as we know, lead the way for wholesale ethernet/leased line services to the channel, with a huge footprint around the UK. This partnership aims to enhance opportunities for resellers to secure contracts with … Read more

Virgin Media O2’s Wholesale Initiative Lauded by Evolve Business Group

Praise from Evolve Business Group has followed the recent decision by Virgin Media O2 to setup a wholesale arm, a move it hopes with help foster greater competition and more consumer choice in the broadband market. Evolve Business Group has welcomed the decision by Virgin Media O2 and its strategic importance that it brings to … Read more

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