CityFibre Invests in Advanced Test Automation, Accelerating Technology and Network Upgrade Testing by 100x

CityFibre has fully automated its network infrastructure test environment, allowing for faster and more accurate testing of new products, technology changes, and software upgrades. This move enhances their ability to innovate and introduce emerging technologies efficiently. With the help of test automation leader Red Helix and a bespoke framework designed by IGXGlobal UK, CityFibre has … Read more

Openreach and IntoUniversity Partner to Inspire Young Minds with Full Fibre Workshops

Openreach has teamed up with education charity IntoUniversity to provide young people facing disadvantages a glimpse into the world of work, particularly in the telecoms sector. This collaboration marks IntoUniversity’s first venture into telecoms, offering Openreach engineers the chance to share their expertise and experiences, inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in STEM fields. … Read more

Hyperoptic Secures £150M from UK Infrastructure Bank to Boost Full Fibre Rollout

Hyperoptic has secured a £150 million commitment from the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB), increasing its committed debt facility to over £1.1 billion. This funding supports the government’s efforts to expand gigabit-capable broadband across the UK. Hyperoptic has already passed more than 1.73 million homes and connected 340,000 customers to gigabit-capable full fibre. The additional £150 … Read more

Netomnia Hits 1M Properties Ready For Service!

Netomnia, one of the UK’s fastest-growing altnet, has hit a major milestone by making over 1,000,000 homes and businesses Ready for Service (RFS) as part of its national fibre rollout. This achievement comes in just four years, showcasing Netomnia’s rapid growth and commitment to becoming the third national fibre infrastructure in the UK. Founded in … Read more

Vodafone Launches 2.2GB Full Fibre Broadband Product

Vodafone has just unveiled its fastest-ever broadband, Pro II, offering full fibre speeds of up to 2.2Gbps. Vodafone’s Pro II isn’t just about speed; it’s also about reliability and security. The plan includes, as standard their “Secure Net Home” product, providing hassle-free security and family controls for over 150 devices at no extra cost. The … Read more

MS3 Networks Teams Up with Lincolnshire Housing Partnership to Boost Connectivity for Social Housing Tenants

MS3 Networks has partnered with Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP) to bring greater choice and affordability to over 450 residents in LHP’s low and medium-rise apartment blocks in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. This collaboration aims to connect these homes to MS3’s ultrafast network, significantly enhancing internet access for tenants. Social housing tenants make up a third of … Read more

Gamers Will Be Pleased! EE’s Broadband “Made for Gamers” Bundle Now Available Nationwide

EE/BT has announced an interesting campaign today. The new “Broadband Made for Gamers” bundle is now available nationwide, offering gamers lower latency, game server geofencing, and in-home network prioritisation. Of course, this bundle is only offered on their Openreach-based full fibre, with speeds up to 1.6GB. The tech, behind the new package is from their … Read more

CityFibre Nears Completion of Chichester Full Fibre Network

Over 12,000 homes and businesses in Chichester can now access some of the fastest and most reliable internet services in the UK, as CityFibre’s network build fast approaches 85% coverage of the city. CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre network (altnet), has completed most of its rollout in the area, with homes now designated … Read more

nexfibre Expands Full Fibre Network to High Wycombe and Marlow

nexfibre, has just announced that it will be connecting 15,000 premises in High Wycombe and Marlow to its full fibre network. This expansion is part of a partnership with build partner and anchor tenant Virgin Media O2. This latest investment highlights nexfibre’s ongoing efforts to deploy its advanced full-fibre network across the UK. Recently, nexfibre … Read more