Sherwood Forest, legendary for being the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, recently witnessed a heartwarming collaboration between Openreach engineers and The Sherwood Forest Trust. Over a dozen engineers willingly exchanged their customary fibre broadband tools for shovels and spades to contribute to a noble cause. Their mission? To plant over 700 trees … Read more
In a show of commitment to the local community, the emerging broadband provider, BeFibre, is stepping up its involvement in Bramley by sponsoring the under 13s football club, Bramley Sunnyside Juniors. This move follows the company’s earlier announcement of venturing into Bramley with its next-generation broadband services. Bramley Sunnyside FC, a grassroots football club, features … Read more
Newport, Wales – Natasha Asghar MS, the Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport and Technology, recently embarked on a visit to Openreach’s cutting-edge National Learning Centre for Wales. The purpose of her visit was to gain firsthand insights into how the UK’s largest digital infrastructure builder is preparing its engineers to bring ultrafast Full Fibre … Read more
Gigaclear, the prominent full fibre broadband provider, has extended a helping hand to the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) in Beachley, Gloucestershire, by granting their station community hub status. This move is set to significantly enhance emergency response operations carried out by the volunteer members of SARA. SARA Beachley plays a crucial role in responding … Read more
As the construction of Rochford and Great Wakering’s full fibre network advances, CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, provided a comprehensive tour of the ongoing works to Cllr Ian Ward from Rochford District Council. This tour, which took place in Central Avenue, offered Cllr Ward an up-close view of the £25 million project … Read more
CityFibre has secured a substantial £69 million contract under the UK government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit initiative, aimed at supporting the rollout of ‘gigabit capable’ infrastructure to rural areas that wouldn’t otherwise receive commercial broadband expansions. The contract will subsidize a £122 million rollout of CityFibre’s wholesale full fibre platform, benefitting up to 45,000 rural … Read more
Darlington Football Club has found a new ally in its pursuit of promotion for the 2022/23 season, as YouFibre, a leading broadband provider bringing ultrafast internet to Darlington, steps in as a sponsor. YouFibre has been making waves in the town by connecting residents to ultrafast broadband, offering speeds up to 17 times faster than … Read more
F&W Networks Ltd, a prominent full fibre network infrastructure company, has officially announced its partnership with ISP Octaplus Networks Ltd. This strategic collaboration opens up Octaplus to F&W Networks’ extensive full fibre network, which has now surpassed 250,000 connected premises. Octaplus, the latest addition to F&W Networks’ wholesale business, empowers customers within the home counties … Read more
Preshute Primary School in Manton, near Marlborough, Wiltshire, faced an unexpected challenge when construction work left three holes in their playground. The holes were a result of footings dug for new external canopy support posts. While the repair required only a small amount of Tarmac, the school was concerned about the costs of hiring a … Read more
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