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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

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

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

Gigabit Networks and CityFibre: Reshaping the Broadband Landscape

In the highly competitive UK consumer broadband market, Gigabit Networks, a relatively new challenger, is making waves by embracing modern, full-fibre infrastructure. Ben Hustwayte, the Head of Consumer Business at Gigabit Networks, sheds light on the company’s journey, its alliance with CityFibre, and the challenges faced in the dynamic broadband landscape. Expanding Reach: Midlands to … Read more

Hyperoptic Bolsters Customer Service Leadership with Industry Veterans Mark Davidson and Igor Sabljak

In a strategic move to fortify its commitment to customer satisfaction, Hyperoptic, the leading alternative full-fibre broadband provider in the UK, welcomes Mark Davidson as Customer Experience & Service Director and appoints Igor Sabljak as Head of Customer Service. Mark Davidson, with an impressive background spanning over 25 years and stints with renowned brands such … Read more

Quickline’s Season of Giving Spreads Festive Cheer Across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Quickline, the broadband provider committed to community welfare, has successfully uplifted the holiday spirits of over a dozen charities and community groups in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire through its Season of Giving campaign. The initiative saw the distribution of around £6,000 in festive funding to successful applicants, enabling a diverse range of community-centered Christmas activities. From … Read more

UK Broadband Shatters Records: 9% Surge in Data Usage Unveiled by Openreach

Openreach, the backbone of the UK’s broadband infrastructure, reveals unprecedented data surge, with an astounding 9% increase in broadband usage in 2023. In a comprehensive annual update, Openreach, the key player in building and maintaining the UK’s fibre network, discloses a remarkable surge in broadband usage throughout 2023. The data, capturing the activities of customers … Read more

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