Local full fibre broadband provider toob is celebrating a remarkable milestone in its rapid expansion across the South of England. This AltNet has grown its customer base from just 10,000 in October 2022 to an impressive 50,000+ customers 18 months later. The early network deployment in Southampton is a standout success, achieving over 40% penetration. … Read more
CityFibre gains an additional 200,000 passed premises following its acquisition of Lit Fibre, with the ambition to build a further 100,000 using the Lit Fibre resource. This acquisition, structured on a share-based arrangement, will result in Newlight Partners (the current owners) holding a minority stake (2%) in CityFibre. This will be the first of many … Read more
In another boost to its retail operation, Ogi is extending its high street presence this spring, opening concessions in three new stores. Landing on the high street back in August last year [2023], Ogi is now adding the Blackwood, Pontypool, and Tonypandy Get Connected stores to its existing locations in Abergavenny, Chepstow, Haverfordwest, and Monmouth. … Read more
Quickline Communications, a leading rural broadband firm, has landed a major contract as part of the government’s £5bn Project Gigabit initiative. The deal allows the business to deliver a full fibre network to more than 28,000 rural homes and businesses, including some of the hardest-to-reach communities in North and East Yorkshire and West Yorkshire and … Read more
Gigabit Networks has announced its expansion into Scotland in collaboration with CityFibre, marking a significant milestone for the company as it ventures into new territory. With this development, Gigabit Network partners gain the capability to provide CityFibre services in key Scottish cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Renfrewshire. Gigabit Networks has both a direct ISP offering … Read more
Openreach’s collaboration with Westfield, East Sussex, under the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, has identified 330 premises in the area that could benefit from access to the ultrafast fibre network. Conducted with the help of the local parish council and spurred by community support, the initiative was made possible through government vouchers in conjunction with contributions … Read more
Quickline collaborates with global safety technology leader Peoplesafe, investing in state-of-the-art MySOS ID Badges to enhance safety measures for its field teams operating in remote areas. Quickline, a prominent broadband provider, has announced a strategic alliance with Peoplesafe, a world leader in personal safety technology, to fortify the safety of its field teams operating in … Read more
Quickline, a prominent broadband provider, has joined forces with Get Ahead Partnership in North Lincolnshire to launch the region’s first annual Sports Awards. The collaboration aims to celebrate and recognize achievements in sports within the community, particularly among primary school students. Get Ahead Partnership is known for its extensive work with primary schools across North … Read more
Quickline has launched an initiative to provide essential digital skills and knowledge to school and college students in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The company has teamed up with Engaging Education, a creative education specialist, to empower the next generation with digital skills. Together, they have developed a comprehensive program of study that will be introduced in … Read more
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