Infrastructure
Quickline has launched its full-fibre broadband across rural West Yorkshire, bringing gigabit-capable speeds to villages like Streethouse, New Sharlston, Emley, and Upper Cumberworth through the government’s Project Gigabit. Around 600 homes and businesses in these areas now have access via government funding, with a further 1,100 connected through Quickline’s own network expansion. This rollout targets … Read more
nexfibre has released its quarterly update, showing that as of September 30th, they’ve reached over 1.5 million properties passed. Considering nexfibre was established in January 2023, reaching this figure in such a short time gives us confidence that they’re on track to meet their ambitious target of 5 million properties passed by 2026. In December 2023’s … Read more
Brsk has announced that it is expanding its network to connect rural areas in West Yorkshire with high-speed full-fibre services. Around 10,000 premises across Denholme, Haworth, Crossroads, Wilsden, and Cullingworth will gain access to speeds of up to 2Gbps, addressing the limited and costly broadband options currently available. Regional Head Darryl Nieuwenhuizen said: “We have … Read more
Zzoomm has reached 15% market penetration in the towns of Penistone, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Sandbach, and High Green & Chapeltown, despite these networks being newly established. Recently, the company celebrated 20%+ penetration in several other towns, including Hereford and Thirsk, demonstrating its rapid uptake. As we know, a penetration rate of 20% is celebrated within the industry, … Read more
LilaConnect has now passed 80% of premises in Stoke-on-Trent, equating to 103,784 residential and commercial properties across the city! This means that every one of those properties can now access superfast full fibre. They have been working alongside the government as part of the Silicon Stoke Prospectus. Originally published in 2021, Stoke-on-Trent City Council (SoTCC) … Read more
Brsk has announced it’s trialling a new 2Gbps service with selected customers across various regions, from West Yorkshire to Greater Manchester. With over 633,000 homes already passed by their full-fibre network, this upgrade in technology solidifies their recent win at the Connected Britain Awards, where they took home the “Full Fibre Innovation” prize. 👀 The … Read more
Quickline has just unlocked gigabit-capable broadband for an additional 4,500 homes and businesses across rural West Yorkshire and York. This is part of the £60 million Project Gigabit contract, targeting hard-to-reach areas that are typically overlooked due to location costs. With over 28,000 properties set to benefit from the project in total. Beyond connectivity, they’re … Read more
EkkoSense, an AI-driven data centre optimisation firm, has collaborated with Virgin Media O2 to deliver annual energy savings exceeding £1 million in data centre cooling. Through real-time insights into thermal, power, and capacity performance across 20 UK data centres, EkkoSense helped Virgin Media O2 reduce cooling energy consumption by 15%. This translates to cutting 760 … Read more
The UK government has announced that they will now classify data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) alongside energy and water systems, recognizing their vital role in the nation’s digital economy. This move, announced by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, is designed to protect sensitive data and ensure business continuity during outages, cyberattacks, and adverse events. … Read more
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