PlatformX Communications (PXC) has announced plans to partner with alternative network providers Netomnia and Brsk, aiming to enhance PXC’s position as a leading wholesale platform with the largest footprint across national carriers and “altnets”. Netomnia and Brsk, recently merged, boast a network covering 1.75 million premises, making them the fourth-largest full-fibre provider in the UK, … Read more
Ofcom has issued new guidelines to improve broadband information for consumers. Broadband providers must clearly describe the underlying technology of their services using terms like ‘cable,’ ‘full-fibre,’ or ‘copper’ at the point of sale, contract information, and summaries. The term ‘fibre’ alone is now considered ambiguous and should not be used to describe underlying technology. … Read more
Everyone in-industry would have received an email yesterday from Paul Bradbury Chief Executive Officer The One Touch Switching Company (TOTSCo) – it reads: Offical Statement From TOTSCo “We did it! Yesterday marked a major milestone for industry with the successful launch of One Touch Switch. After many months of preparation and hard work across industry, … Read more
Zzoomm, now delivers its full fibre services to 20% of properties in Northallerton, achieving this milestone in just 19 months. This success follows their recent announcement of reaching over 30,000 contracted customers nationwide and making more than 200,000 properties ready for service. This marks a 15% uptake on their network, which has been available for … 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
nexfibre has launched a partnership with UK Youth to offer free full fibre broadband to 1,000 youth centres across the UK, aiming to combat digital poverty. In collaboration with Virgin Media O2, these centres will gain access to up to 2Gbps broadband for two years. With nearly 570,000 young people in the UK lacking both … Read more
Eastbourne-based full fibre Internet Service Provider (ISP) Lightning Fibre has officially connected its first customer in Brighton and Hove! Now, residents in Brighton and Hove, Worthing, and Lancing can place orders for full fibre broadband. Lightning Fibre operate their own full fibre network in areas like Eastbourne, Hastings, Hailsham, Heathfield, and more. Recently, they’ve teamed … Read more
Bloomberg reports that Virgin Media O2 is seeking to raise at least £1 billion by offering a 20% to 40% stake in its newly formed network company. This is part of a larger £5 billion plan to expand full fibre coverage across the UK. However, details are scarce as the information comes from anonymous sources. … Read more
Ogi, Wales’s leading “altnet” for full fibre, has secured a £45m financing package from Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) and additional equity from its primary shareholder, Infracapital. This funding will support Ogi’s expansion across the ten local authority areas in CCR, where the company already has a strong presence. Ogi’s high-capacity network, crucial for cloud computing, … Read more
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