Newport, Wales – Natasha Asghar MS, the Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport and Technology, recently embarked on a visit to Openreach’s cutting-edge National Learning Centre for Wales. The purpose of her visit was to gain firsthand insights into how the UK’s largest digital infrastructure builder is preparing its engineers to bring ultrafast Full Fibre … Read more
Swanscombe, Kent – An unexpected landslip has disrupted Openreach’s network in Swanscombe, Kent, leading to connectivity issues for approximately 1,500 homes and businesses in the vicinity. Openreach’s team of engineers has been diligently working to restore service to affected customers. They have taken measures such as diverting phone and broadband networks to minimize the disruption, … Read more
Quickline Communications is expanding its community engagement and sales teams to support the ongoing rural broadband rollout, with plans to hire a total of 21 individuals across various regions. The recruitment drive comes as Quickline continues to extend its full fibre network, with specific focus on North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. The company is … Read more
CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has once again received recognition from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe working environment for its staff and build partners. This marks the third consecutive year that CityFibre has received this prestigious award. While CityFibre previously … Read more
United Kingdom – Openreach, a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, has emerged victorious in the esteemed RoSPA Awards, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. Often hailed as the “Oscars of safety awards,” the RoSPA Awards celebrate exemplary health and safety practices across various sectors. In a notable … Read more
Residents of Portsmouth are in for a treat as CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, brings its immersive tour bus to the city from April 13th to 15th. This innovative initiative aims to showcase the advantages of a full fibre home broadband connection. The tour, which will visit several cities across the UK, … Read more
Gigaclear, the prominent full fibre broadband provider, has extended a helping hand to the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) in Beachley, Gloucestershire, by granting their station community hub status. This move is set to significantly enhance emergency response operations carried out by the volunteer members of SARA. SARA Beachley plays a crucial role in responding … Read more
YouFibre, a rapidly growing broadband provider in the UK, recently marked a significant milestone by connecting its 25,000th customer to ultrafast internet. The latest addition to YouFibre’s customer base is Yusuf Alkan, an Oxford resident, who opted for the 1 Gigabit package, a service that was launched in January 2023 as a response to the … Read more
In a significant step towards greater workplace equity and diversity, Vorboss has unveiled its 2022 Gender Pay Gap Report, revealing a -5.6% median gender pay gap. This report underscores Vorboss’s commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment, setting a noteworthy example within the telecommunications sector. The gender pay gap, a measure of the disparity in … Read more
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