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TAL & Gigabit Networks Strike Deal To Support Growth For Both Companies!

Telecom Acquisitions has agreed on to acquire Gigabit Networks residential Cityfibre customers. TAL, the holding company for Home Telecom, Fleur Telecom, and Eclipse Broadband, announced that it has agreed to purchase the CityFibre residential customer base from Gigabit Networks Ltd. Gigabit has been doing very well in the wholesale space, operating a multi-network connectivity offering, servicing resellers … Read more

Netomnia and Brsk Announce Merger to Form UK’s Second Largest Alternative Network Provider

Netomnia and Brsk, two of the fastest-growing altnets, have just announced a merger to establish a capital-efficient retail, wholesale and consolidation platform. Huge news! And as you’ll read on, some huge statements are being made too… To start, both networks have had success from both a build perspective and a penetration perspective. As it stands, combined, the two … Read more

Openreach Begins Ultrafast Broadband Rollout in Northallerton

Openreach engineers have started building a new ultrafast broadband, full fibre network in Northallerton. This full fibre upgrade will enable thousands of locals to connect multiple devices at gigabit speeds, helping businesses trade online and compete for years to come. The new technology is more reliable, resilient, and future-proof, offering fewer faults and consistent speeds … Read more

MS3 Networks Hits 200,000 Properties Passed!

MS3 is making serious strides toward its ambitious goal of covering over 500,000 premises with its 10Gb fibre network. They’ve now passed more than 200,000 homes and businesses across the North of England. Completed builds in Scunthorpe and Immingham, ongoing work in Mexborough and Grimsby, and a major push in Hull are all part of … Read more

Luton Lights Up: 35,000 Homes Now Have Access to CityFibre’s Full Fibre Network

Over 35,000 premises in Luton can now tap into some of the fastest and most reliable internet services in the UK, thanks to CityFibre’s new full fibre network. CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has nearly completed its rollout in the eastern part of Luton, designating homes as ‘Ready for Service.’ This means … Read more

Eight Advisory Report, Part 2 – How Altnets Can Close The Penetration Gap

If you’re in the broadband industry, particularly with a stake in the UK’s Altnets (Alternative Networks), Eight Advisory’s latest report is a must-read. Here’s why this insightful piece is crucial for anyone looking to understand and navigate the current and future landscape of fibre networks. The report delves into the critical shift happening among fibre … Read more

24,000 Homes In Wirral Can Now Access Full Fibre Broadband Thanks To Virgin Media O2

Virgin Media has some exciting news for the Wirral: 24,000 more homes and businesses can now access their gigabit broadband services. If you’re in Wirral, you can now sign up for services like Gig2 broadband, which offers blistering speeds of 2Gbps. That’s a whopping 25 times faster than the local average! Perfect for busy households … Read more

Openreach Announces Additional 517 UK Locations To Upgrade To Full Fibre In Their Build Plan

Openreach, the UK’s largest wholesale broadband network, is back in the news with some exciting updates. They’ve just announced plans to roll out ultrafast, ultra-reliable Full Fibre broadband to 517 more locations across the UK (through their latest build plan). That’s another 2.7 million homes and businesses set to get a serious connectivity upgrade. Now, … Read more

Freedom Fibre awarded £43 million to upgrade broadband infrastructure in rural Cheshire as part of Project Gigabit

More positive news from Freedom this morning! These guys are absolutely on a roll. Going somewhat “under” our radar until early 2024, they’re moving at a rapid pace in the right direction! Their wholesale offering is the talk of the town, and now they have announced a huge Project Gigabit rollout to bring ultra-fast full … Read more

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