Gigaclear, the rural broadband specialist, has announced Andy Matthews as its new Chairman, effective 1st January 2025. Currently Chief Investment Officer at Infracapital, Andy has served on Gigaclear’s board since 2019, overseeing significant milestones, including expanding its network to over 580,000 premises and connecting more than 130,000 customers. He succeeds Stephen Nelson, who is stepping … Read more
Gigaclear, one of the UK’s leading rural full fibre broadband specialist, is celebrating a milestone year in 2024. With over 130,000 customers now connected, the Abingdon-based provider added 40,000 connections this year alone—an impressive 50% growth in its customer base. Focusing on hard-to-reach communities, Gigaclear’s expansion highlights its commitment to bridging the digital divide, bringing … Read more
Hull-based full fibre network operator MS3 Networks has teamed up with IDNet, a premium UK internet service provider, to expand broadband options for homes and businesses across Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Immingham, Cleethorpes, and Mexborough. IDNet, established in 1996, is known for delivering fast and reliable internet to businesses and has recently expanded into home broadband, … Read more
Infranomics has shed light on the UK’s 3.24 million “white premises,” areas identified as having no commercial or public gigabit broadband plans. Their analysis reveals challenges with the dataset’s accuracy, which unchanged would misalign up to £125 million in public funds. The guys and girls at Infranomics are obsessed with data, metrics, and AI, and … Read more
Elevate Wholesale® (formerly Telcom) has joined forces with Cardiff-based IT provider Flotek Group to revolutionize internet access for over 5,000 businesses across the city. This partnership is part of a £7m network initiative by Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government, aiming for 100% full fibre coverage by 2025. The collaboration will replace outdated copper systems … Read more
Pulse Fibre is making moving day easier for over 200 homeowners at three Wain Homes developments in the South West by providing free broadband for 12 months. The initiative includes lightning-fast 100Mb/s broadband, a free WiFi 6 router, and same-day activation, ensuring residents can connect seamlessly from the moment they move in. Pulse Fibre’s collaboration … Read more
Dotlines UK has officially launched with a bold mission to modernize connectivity and digital security within the UK, focusing in both the business and residential market. Dotlines Group has experienced large success in India with Carnival Internet and wants to bring that success to the UK. Although the group won’t just be focusing on connectivity, … Read more
Quickline Communications, East Yorkshire’s leading rural broadband provider, has teamed up with Hull City Football Club as a commercial partner for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. The collaboration promises engaging initiatives for fans, including giveaways, competitions, and community events. To kick things off, Quickline will treat supporters to free drinks at the Sheffield Wednesday … Read more
Fusion Fibre Group is expanding its reach with a new channel programme, enabling telecom providers and businesses outside the sector—like IT firms and property managers—to offer broadband under their own branding. With access to 16 million UK properties via partnerships with networks like CityFibre, BT Wholesale, and Full Fibre, the programme promises vast market access … Read more
