Sherwood Forest, legendary for being the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, recently witnessed a heartwarming collaboration between Openreach engineers and The Sherwood Forest Trust. Over a dozen engineers willingly exchanged their customary fibre broadband tools for shovels and spades to contribute to a noble cause. Their mission? To plant over 700 trees … Read more
In a show of commitment to the local community, the emerging broadband provider, BeFibre, is stepping up its involvement in Bramley by sponsoring the under 13s football club, Bramley Sunnyside Juniors. This move follows the company’s earlier announcement of venturing into Bramley with its next-generation broadband services. Bramley Sunnyside FC, a grassroots football club, features … Read more
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
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
CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has unveiled its inaugural television advertising campaign aimed at encouraging consumers to consider the benefits of upgrading to their full fibre broadband network, currently being deployed to as many as 8 million homes across the UK. The campaign targets residents in CityFibre’s coverage areas, posing the straightforward … Read more
CityFibre has secured a substantial £69 million contract under the UK government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit initiative, aimed at supporting the rollout of ‘gigabit capable’ infrastructure to rural areas that wouldn’t otherwise receive commercial broadband expansions. The contract will subsidize a £122 million rollout of CityFibre’s wholesale full fibre platform, benefitting up to 45,000 rural … Read more
Darlington Football Club has found a new ally in its pursuit of promotion for the 2022/23 season, as YouFibre, a leading broadband provider bringing ultrafast internet to Darlington, steps in as a sponsor. YouFibre has been making waves in the town by connecting residents to ultrafast broadband, offering speeds up to 17 times faster than … Read more
Netomnia, a rapidly growing alternative broadband provider, has successfully secured £230 million in committed debt financing through a funding round led by a consortium of prominent financial institutions including HSBC UK, ING, NIBC, RBC, Standard Chartered, and UKIB. The financing deal also includes an accordion for potential future funding, further bolstering the growth prospects of … Read more
Gwynedd, Wales – Shell Island, a picturesque location near Llanbedr in Gwynedd, is about to receive a substantial upgrade in its internet connectivity. Thanks to the efforts of local Openreach engineers, this scenic spot will soon have access to some of the fastest and most reliable broadband speeds available. A Challenging Endeavour for Ultrafast Connectivity … Read more
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