LightSpeed Broadband has launched a wholesale division, LightSpeed Networks, opening its network to ISPs and potentially resellers. The network currently covers 250,000 premises across 32 towns in the East of England and West Midlands. Acquired by Kompass Kapital last year, LightSpeed is aiming to expand its reach to 350,000 homes by the end of 2025. … Read more
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
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
Gigabit Networks has announced its expansion into Scotland in collaboration with CityFibre, marking a significant milestone for the company as it ventures into new territory. With this development, Gigabit Network partners gain the capability to provide CityFibre services in key Scottish cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Renfrewshire. Gigabit Networks has both a direct ISP offering … Read more
Quickline Communications expands its gigabit-capable full fibre network, bringing high-speed broadband to over 3,500 homes and businesses in Thorpe Willoughby and Keelby. In a significant development, Quickline Communications has successfully completed the network build in Thorpe Willoughby, North Yorkshire, and Keelby, Lincolnshire, making its gigabit-capable full fibre broadband accessible to an additional 3,500 homes and … Read more
The prospect of ultrafast, ultra-reliable full fibre broadband looms on the horizon for Samlesbury, but the community finds itself at a crucial juncture. Openreach, the driving force behind this transformative initiative, is calling on residents and businesses in Samlesbury to rally behind securing this once-in-a-lifetime broadband upgrade. However, the community currently stands around 35 vouchers … Read more
In a rallying call to embrace cutting-edge connectivity, Openreach is urging residents of Canewdon, Henham, and Ridgewell in rural Essex to seize a transformative opportunity. The telecommunications giant emphasizes that these communities stand at the threshold of a once-in-a-lifetime chance to bring ultrafast, ultra-reliable Full Fibre broadband to their homes and businesses. While over 320,000 … Read more
Colleagues at Quickline have delved into the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning, actively participating in an initiative aimed at nurturing essential skills and knowledge for future generations. Julie Holmes, the Social Value Manager at Quickline, and Wendy Hiley, HR and Talent Acquisition Business Partner, recently spent time at the National STEM … Read more
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Openreach and Glasgow Saints FC have come together to support the Everlasting Foodbank in Dennistoun. To celebrate their partnership, they organized a friendly 11-a-side football match on a pitch in Glasgow Green. The match saw Openreach fans and players from their Broomielaw HQ generously donating essential items to … Read more
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