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British broadband consumers are being misled, and AllPoints Fibre (APFN) is calling for change. Recent research with YouGov found that while 70% of people understand full-fibre is faster and more reliable than part-copper broadband, a staggering 77% didn’t know it’s legal to advertise part-copper as ‘fibre.’ APFN’s CEO, Jarlath Finnegan, has written to ASA Chief … Read more
Common Wholesale Platform Ltd (CWP) has announced great news for ISPs! From now until the One Touch Switching (OTS) regulation launch on 12th September 2024 (fingers crossed), CWP is offering free access to its Common Switching Platform (CSP) service. For those unaware, Common Wholesale Platform Ltd (CWP) is a not-for-profit, member-owned organization that supports the … Read more
Innovative fibre network providers – Ogi and Vorboss – are leading an industry call for tougher sentencing laws, following a spate of attacks on critical internet infrastructure across the UK. A series of severe, targeted attacks on full fibre networks – from rural Wales to the City of London – has cut off homes, businesses … Read more
Lincolnshire, UK – Quickline Communications, a prominent internet services provider, has been awarded Safe Contractor Certification, cementing its reputation as a company dedicated to ensuring the safety of its contractors and a commitment to ongoing improvements in safety measures. This prestigious accreditation comes after a comprehensive audit of Quickline’s existing safety systems, underscoring the company’s … Read more
Labour’s Shadow Digital Minister, Stephanie Peacock MP, recently visited a Hyperoptic full fibre broadband site in Pimlico to witness firsthand the company’s investment and engineering efforts in connecting customers to gigabit broadband. She commended Hyperoptic’s skilled work in providing essential full fibre connectivity to homes. Stephanie Peacock emphasised that broadband is a necessity, not a … Read more
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
ITS Technology Group (ITS), a prominent wholesale full fibre provider, has made a significant announcement regarding its pricing strategy for 2023. In a move to support its partners and navigate the challenges posed by economic factors such as inflation, interest rate rises, and supplier price increases, ITS has committed to not introducing price increases to … Read more
London, UK – In response to Ofcom’s announcement this morning regarding the extension of the Equinox 2 consultation, Openreach has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of a thorough and equitable examination of the feedback received. While Openreach maintains its position that its offer is not anti-competitive, it acknowledges the need for Ofcom to comprehensively … Read more
The UK’s telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has taken a significant step towards addressing the issue of confusing jargon prevalent in the fibre sector. While the implementation is expected no earlier than autumn, Ofcom has acknowledged the critical need for clarity regarding what constitutes fibre and full fibre. Given the coexistence of legacy networks with full fibre, … Read more
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