G Network, a fibre broadband provider that has connected hundreds of thousands of Central London premises, is exploring a potential sale following interest from various buyers. According to Sky News, the company, which counts Britain’s university lecturers’ pension scheme among its investors, is working with bankers to evaluate takeover bids. Sky Sources indicate that G … 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
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
Kenton Group. Now, technically, Kenton is a Technology Broker (as Che keeps telling me), but to keep life simple, I’ve stuck to “disty”, to make the article read smoother. Anyway… Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by Kenton Group at Lord’s Cricket Ground. I had the pleasure of meeting some new … Read more
Recently, the channel gossip has been turning its attention to GigaBritain (the new wholesale brand of the Telcom Group, recently announced as the UK’s fastest business internet provider. So, being the ultra gossip I am, I put my investigative hat securely in place and started browsing online (LinkedIn) to see if I had any … Read more
FluidOne, a major player in the B2B space, just announced a new long-term refinancing deal with Pemberton Asset Management. This move is set to turbocharge their plans to triple in size over the next five years. That is a hefty statement, and to be honest, I’d normally assume that type of growth is more “hot … Read more
MS3 is making serious strides toward its ambitious goal of covering over 500,000 premises with its 10Gb fibre network. They’ve now passed more than 200,000 homes and businesses across the North of England. Completed builds in Scunthorpe and Immingham, ongoing work in Mexborough and Grimsby, and a major push in Hull are all part of … Read more
If you’re in the broadband industry, particularly with a stake in the UK’s Altnets (Alternative Networks), Eight Advisory’s latest report is a must-read. Here’s why this insightful piece is crucial for anyone looking to understand and navigate the current and future landscape of fibre networks. The report delves into the critical shift happening among fibre … Read more
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