Infrastructure
Nexfibre Publishes Latest Nationwide Rollout Update, Announces Plans for 2025 In its latest quarterly update, nexfibre reports nearly 1.3 million premises passed and reveals build locations for 2025 and early 2026, with high volumes of construction planned in Eastbourne, Weymouth, Nantwich, and North Wales. nexfibre, has published its latest quarterly update on the nationwide rollout … Read more
A recent study by Cable.co.uk reveals that the UK is still lagging behind other countries in full fibre broadband penetration and average internet speeds. The data is analysed from around 1.5 billion broadband speed tests worldwide; the UK currently sits 35th in the table. Although, over the past twelve months, the UK has rolled out … Read more
The UK Infrastructure Bank has just announced a £35 million investment into Cornwall-based internet provider Wildanet. This injection of funds will support Wildanet’s efforts to bring superfast full fibre broadband to “hard to reach” locations in Cornwall. Wildanet is set to upgrade and expand its full fibre footprint to some of the hardest-to-reach homes and … Read more
CityFibre has fully automated its network infrastructure test environment, allowing for faster and more accurate testing of new products, technology changes, and software upgrades. This move enhances their ability to innovate and introduce emerging technologies efficiently. With the help of test automation leader Red Helix and a bespoke framework designed by IGXGlobal UK, CityFibre has … Read more
Openreach has teamed up with education charity IntoUniversity to provide young people facing disadvantages a glimpse into the world of work, particularly in the telecoms sector. This collaboration marks IntoUniversity’s first venture into telecoms, offering Openreach engineers the chance to share their expertise and experiences, inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in STEM fields. … Read more
Netomnia, one of the UK’s fastest-growing altnet, has hit a major milestone by making over 1,000,000 homes and businesses Ready for Service (RFS) as part of its national fibre rollout. This achievement comes in just four years, showcasing Netomnia’s rapid growth and commitment to becoming the third national fibre infrastructure in the UK. Founded in … Read more
Vodafone has just unveiled its fastest-ever broadband, Pro II, offering full fibre speeds of up to 2.2Gbps. Vodafone’s Pro II isn’t just about speed; it’s also about reliability and security. The plan includes, as standard their “Secure Net Home” product, providing hassle-free security and family controls for over 150 devices at no extra cost. The … Read more
Wessex Internet is expanding its ultrafast broadband network in South Wiltshire, opening a new base in Codford, strategically located between Warminster and Salisbury. This new civil engineering yard will employ at least 15 people, including ploughing and drilling teams, engineers for overhead and underground cables, surveyors, and planners. The location is conveniently close to the … Read more
EE/BT has announced an interesting campaign today. The new “Broadband Made for Gamers” bundle is now available nationwide, offering gamers lower latency, game server geofencing, and in-home network prioritisation. Of course, this bundle is only offered on their Openreach-based full fibre, with speeds up to 1.6GB. The tech, behind the new package is from their … Read more
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