Quickline has donated £10,000 to The Suit Works, a Sheffield-based charity that supports young jobseekers. The funds will help the charity continue providing styling sessions and smart, interview-appropriate clothing for those unable to afford it. Alongside the donation, Quickline staff are organizing a clothing collection, allowing team members to donate suitable attire to further assist … Read more
PlatformX Communications (PXC) has announced plans to partner with alternative network providers Netomnia and Brsk, aiming to enhance PXC’s position as a leading wholesale platform with the largest footprint across national carriers and “altnets”. Netomnia and Brsk, recently merged, boast a network covering 1.75 million premises, making them the fourth-largest full-fibre provider in the UK, … Read more
Everyone in-industry would have received an email yesterday from Paul Bradbury Chief Executive Officer The One Touch Switching Company (TOTSCo) – it reads: Offical Statement From TOTSCo “We did it! Yesterday marked a major milestone for industry with the successful launch of One Touch Switch. After many months of preparation and hard work across industry, … Read more
The UK government has announced that they will now classify data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) alongside energy and water systems, recognizing their vital role in the nation’s digital economy. This move, announced by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, is designed to protect sensitive data and ensure business continuity during outages, cyberattacks, and adverse events. … Read more
FullFibre, the open access only “network based in Exeter”altnet”, has announced an exciting new partnership with wholesale aggregator IPRiver, opening the door to enhanced connectivity options for businesses across 170 towns and nine counties. Matt Baker, Head of Wholesale at FullFibre, shared his enthusiasm, saying, “Partnering with IPRiver means that businesses in our network now … Read more
Bloomberg reports that Virgin Media O2 is seeking to raise at least £1 billion by offering a 20% to 40% stake in its newly formed network company. This is part of a larger £5 billion plan to expand full fibre coverage across the UK. However, details are scarce as the information comes from anonymous sources. … Read more
Jonny Rae recently welcomed Alistair Goulden, a man of many roles—Director, Investor, Advisor, and NED—to the Fibrenews Studio. Their discussion delved into Alistair’s journey from founding Swish Fibre, a leading player in the altnet space, to the challenges of expanding a network’s footprint and driving customer adoption. Alistair was candid throughout, addressing Jonny’s questions on … Read more
Local businesses in Caerphilly are poised to gain access to ultra-fast multi-gigabit full-fibre internet speeds following a partnership between Ogi and Caerphilly County Borough Council. The Tredomen Business and Technology Park, situated near the Council’s headquarters, accommodates approximately 30 businesses, ranging from legal and accounting firms to cutting-edge tech startups. As part of the agreement, … Read more
Community Fibre, which currently covers 1.3 million properties in London with up to 3GB full fibre, has seen an 85% increase in its customer base in the past 12 months as more people look to the planet for faster, more affordable fibre broadband. Community Fibre is one of the “OG’s” within the altnet world, starting … Read more
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