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Openreach Achieves Significant Milestone in Wales with £210 Million Ultrafast Broadband Network Reaching 700,000 Premises

October 11, 2023July 6, 2023 Jonny Rae

Openreach has achieved a significant milestone in Wales by connecting more than 700,000 homes and businesses to high-speed broadband through a £210 million investment. This initiative has made some of the fastest and most reliable broadband services in Europe available to Welsh communities. Engineers are now embarking on the next phase of the project, extending … Read more

Openreach Encouraged Thwing Residents to Embrace Ultrafast Broadband Opportunity

October 30, 2023June 20, 2023 Jonny Rae

Openreach is extending an invitation to the residents and businesses of Thwing, urging them to support an initiative to bring ultrafast, ultra-reliable full fibre broadband to their community. The company emphasizes the significance of this unique opportunity, cautioning that without active participation in applying for free Government broadband vouchers, Thwing risks missing out on a … Read more

CityFibre Reacts to Ofcom’s Approval of BT Openreach’s Equinox 2 Scheme

October 13, 2023May 24, 2023 Jonny Rae

CityFibre’s CEO, Greg Mesch, has expressed disappointment following Ofcom’s decision to approve BT Openreach’s Equinox 2 scheme. In response, Mesch has announced that CityFibre will be conducting a thorough review of Ofcom’s ruling. While expressing their dissatisfaction with the approval, CityFibre also acknowledged Ofcom’s role in bringing an end to the Equinox scheme. Openreach has … Read more

Quickline Communications Earns PTC Status in Collaboration with Openreach

October 13, 2023May 15, 2023 Jonny Rae

Lincolnshire, UK – Quickline Communications, a prominent rural broadband provider, has been granted Path to Collaboration (PTC) status by Openreach. This recognition signifies Quickline’s consistent delivery of high-quality work while utilizing Openreach’s national network of ducts and poles for its own fiber infrastructure. PTC is a significant status within Openreach’s Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) program, … Read more

Openreach Unveils Latest Full Fibre Build Plans, Adding 10 New Locations

October 13, 2023May 2, 2023 Jonny Rae

United Kingdom – Openreach, the UK’s leading wholesale broadband network provider, has released its updated plans outlining the expansion of ultra-fast and highly reliable Full Fibre broadband services across the country. These plans are part of the company’s routine updates regarding its network expansion efforts. In this latest announcement, Openreach has revealed its intention to … Read more

Quickline Communications Named Finalists in UK Fibre Awards 2023

October 14, 2023April 26, 2023 Jonny Rae

Quickline Communications is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a finalist in the prestigious UK Fibre Awards 2023. These awards, which celebrate excellence in various technical, business, and achievement categories within the UK’s fibre industry, have unveiled their shortlists, with Quickline Communications appearing in three significant categories: 1. Best Rural Fibre Provider: … Read more

CityFibre Earns Prestigious Health and Safety Award for Third Consecutive Year

October 14, 2023April 14, 2023 Jonny Rae

CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has once again received recognition from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe working environment for its staff and build partners. This marks the third consecutive year that CityFibre has received this prestigious award. While CityFibre previously … Read more

Openreach Earns Prestigious RoSPA Awards for Health and Safety Excellence

October 30, 2023April 14, 2023 Jonny Rae

United Kingdom – Openreach, a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, has emerged victorious in the esteemed RoSPA Awards, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. Often hailed as the “Oscars of safety awards,” the RoSPA Awards celebrate exemplary health and safety practices across various sectors. In a notable … Read more

Vorboss Sets Industry Standard with -5.6% Median Gender Pay Gap in 2022

October 30, 2023April 4, 2023 Jonny Rae

In a significant step towards greater workplace equity and diversity, Vorboss has unveiled its 2022 Gender Pay Gap Report, revealing a -5.6% median gender pay gap. This report underscores Vorboss’s commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment, setting a noteworthy example within the telecommunications sector. The gender pay gap, a measure of the disparity in … Read more