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Ogi Implements Tailored Telecoms Training Program for Engineers

July 16, 2024May 1, 2024 Max Walker

Ogi has launched a new bespoke 8-week telecoms training program designed to equip its engineers with the skills and knowledge necessary for their roles within the Service Operations division. The comprehensive training initiative, conducted in-house, combines regulatory e-learning modules, peer-led sessions, and practical assessments facilitated by Future Networks Training (FNT). Engineers undergo a structured induction … Read more

Connected North 2024. Was It Any Good?

July 16, 2024April 30, 2024 Jonny Rae

Connected North. What a day! When it comes to broadband-related events, we have limited choices in the UK. Plus, this is the first broadband event as the UK comes out of hibernation after the old awards sessions at the back end of the year in 2023. So when the dates roll around to attend Connected … Read more

Let The Work Begin – Freedom Fibre Starts Rollout In North Shropshire

July 16, 2024April 9, 2024 Max Walker

Freedom Fibre has begun works to introduce full-fibre connectivity to homes and businesses in North Shropshire, supported by the UK government’s ambitious £5 billion Project Gigabit initiative. Securing a chunky £24 million government contract in May 2023, Freedom Fibre committed to linking 12,000 rural premises. In an even more ambitious move, they have extended their … Read more

What Resellers Want From Wholesalers.

July 16, 2024April 9, 2024 Jonny Rae

Yesterday, we released our latest episode of the Fibrenews Podcast, which featured Ian Dunstan, a reseller/MSP based in Exeter. Ian has been operating Cobalt (his business) for the last 20 years and has a full scope of customers (1–500 users) across multiple products (voice, connectivity, & IT). I (Jonny Rae) (about yay-high, brown hair, devilishly … Read more

More Deals Done! TAL Secures Two More Bases On The Cityfibre Network

July 16, 2024March 27, 2024 Jonny Rae

When we stated on the Fibrenews podcast, that Nigel Barnett was on an acquisition mission, we meant it! Another two bases were added to the TAL group. Telecom Acquisitions Limited (TAL) has agreed partnerships with ISPs No One Internet, and Link Broadband to acquire their customers signed up to the CityFibre network. TAL CEO Nigel … Read more

Ofcom’s Wholesale Review Has begun!

July 16, 2024March 26, 2024 Emily Turner

Well, its been a while! Ofcom announced it has “kicked off” its review on regulations within the wholesale space, in the UK. The last review was back in 2021, so its been a long time coming. The push comes as we now have a vast array of different networks operating in the UK. Previously, we … Read more

Freedom Fibre, We’re Hearing All The Right Things…

July 16, 2024March 26, 2024 Jonny Rae

Freedom Fibre seem to be on a mission this year. Its clear the company is in “hyper focus” mode since the merger of VX fibre as we see new partners onboarding left, right and centre! It’s great to see the company expanding at such a pace. The combined network now offers 285,000 premises passed, so … Read more

Charitable Connectivity With Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub’s £400K Device Lending Scheme

July 16, 2024March 25, 2024 Emily Turner

Virgin Media O2 and environmental charity, Hubbub, are providing hundreds of tablets and smartphones to help people in need get online across the UK with a £400,000 device lending scheme. Created in 2022, The Tech Lending Community scheme, is on a mission to tackle digital exclusion and electronic waste. They provide second hand tech to people who … Read more

OG’s – Wessex Internet, Secures £18M Goverment Funded Gigabit Project

July 16, 2024March 23, 2024 Max Walker

Wessex Internet clinches an £18 million government-backed Project Gigabit deal to bring lightning-fast connectivity to approximately 14,500 residences and enterprises in South Wiltshire. Rural South Wiltshire is set to undergo a digital revolution with the signing of a significant contract aimed at upgrading the county’s network as part of Project Gigabit—a £5 billion government initiative … Read more