Grain Sets New Record By installing broadband in just 29 minutes

Grain Connect has just set a new record, installing full fibre broadband in just 29 minutes! The installation took place at a new-build home in Telford, showcasing the efficiency and speed of Grain’s team. Grain’s previous record was 36 minutes (still extremely impressive), and this achievement highlights the exact benefits alternative networks can bring to … Read more

Lightning Fibre Announces Interconnect With CityFibre In Brighton & Worthing

Eastbourne-based full fibre network operator and ISP, Lightning Fibre, has announced a wholesale agreement with CityFibre, enabling Lightning Fibre to expand its reach and offer its full fibre broadband services to customers across Brighton & Hove and Worthing. Stefan Stanislawski, CEO at Lightning Fibre, said: “Customers across Eastbourne, Hastings, Heathfield and Hailsham are already making … Read more

Wildanet Partners with Nokia to Accelerate Full Fibre Rollout in Cornwall

Cornwall-based broadband provider Wildanet has announced a groundbreaking partnership with global telecoms giant Nokia to speed up the deployment of its gigabit-enabled Full Fibre network across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This collaboration leverages Wildanet’s local expertise and Nokia’s international experience in major network deployments. Justin Clark, Wildanet’s Chief Strategy & Technology Officer, said: … Read more

43,000 Homes and Businesses in Reading Now Have Access to Ultrafast Broadband

Thanks to a multi-million investment by Openreach, over 43,000 homes and businesses in Reading can now access some of the fastest and most reliable broadband in Europe. This new Full Fibre network, currently under construction, will soon allow thousands more properties to upgrade to ultrafast speeds. Despite its benefits, only 14% of eligible residents have … Read more

Nexfibre Publishes Latest Nationwide Rollout Update, Announces Plans for 2025

Nexfibre Publishes Latest Nationwide Rollout Update, Announces Plans for 2025 In its latest quarterly update, nexfibre reports nearly 1.3 million premises passed and reveals build locations for 2025 and early 2026, with high volumes of construction planned in Eastbourne, Weymouth, Nantwich, and North Wales. nexfibre, has published its latest quarterly update on the nationwide rollout … Read more

Quickline Secures Two Major Contracts Worth £190m for Rural Broadband Upgrade

Quickline has secured two significant Project Gigabit contracts, worth £190 million, to upgrade broadband for 108,000 rural homes and businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This move solidifies Quickline’s position as a key player in delivering gigabit-capable broadband to hard-to-reach areas. The initiative will also expand Quickline’s commercial network to 107,000 more premises.CEO Sean Royce highlighted … Read more

CityFibre Expands Full Fibre Broadband to Over 30,000 in Eastbourne

CityFibre has extended its high-speed, reliable broadband to over 30,000 homes and businesses in Eastbourne. CityFibre has completed upgrades in Sovereign Harbour, Friday Street, and Langney, with Meads, Roselands, and Old Town next. Adrian Smith, CityFibre’s Partnership Manager for East Sussex, stated: “Our Eastbourne build is at an exciting stage, providing more residents with unparalleled … Read more

Pulse Fibre Launches New Wholesale Platform

Pulse Fibre has just launched its new wholesale platform, now available to all internet service providers (ISPs). This platform offers ISPs access to incremental properties beyond existing Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) networks. Pulse is entering the wholesale space with an interesting USP of being able to offer up to 10Gbps from day one. Although many homeowners may … Read more

“Ask Anything” – Nigel Barnett

In the latest instalment of Fibrenews’ Ask Anything series, Jonny Rae interviews Nigel Barnett, CEO of Telecoms Acquisitions Limited, to delve into the intricacies of customer base migration, acquisition hurdles, and effective customer acquisition strategies in the consumer broadband market. Jonny Rae: What does the process look like to migrate a customer base? Nigel Barnett: … Read more