PlatformX Communications (PXC) has announced plans to partner with alternative network providers Netomnia and Brsk, aiming to enhance PXC’s position as a leading wholesale platform with the largest footprint across national carriers and “altnets”. Netomnia and Brsk, recently merged, boast a network covering 1.75 million premises, making them the fourth-largest full-fibre provider in the UK, … Read more
Ofcom has issued new guidelines to improve broadband information for consumers. Broadband providers must clearly describe the underlying technology of their services using terms like ‘cable,’ ‘full-fibre,’ or ‘copper’ at the point of sale, contract information, and summaries. The term ‘fibre’ alone is now considered ambiguous and should not be used to describe underlying technology. … Read more
Zzoomm, now delivers its full fibre services to 20% of properties in Northallerton, achieving this milestone in just 19 months. This success follows their recent announcement of reaching over 30,000 contracted customers nationwide and making more than 200,000 properties ready for service. This marks a 15% uptake on their network, which has been available for … Read more
nexfibre has launched a partnership with UK Youth to offer free full fibre broadband to 1,000 youth centres across the UK, aiming to combat digital poverty. In collaboration with Virgin Media O2, these centres will gain access to up to 2Gbps broadband for two years. With nearly 570,000 young people in the UK lacking both … Read more
FullFibre, the open access only “network based in Exeter”altnet”, has announced an exciting new partnership with wholesale aggregator IPRiver, opening the door to enhanced connectivity options for businesses across 170 towns and nine counties. Matt Baker, Head of Wholesale at FullFibre, shared his enthusiasm, saying, “Partnering with IPRiver means that businesses in our network now … Read more
Bloomberg reports that Virgin Media O2 is seeking to raise at least £1 billion by offering a 20% to 40% stake in its newly formed network company. This is part of a larger £5 billion plan to expand full fibre coverage across the UK. However, details are scarce as the information comes from anonymous sources. … Read more
Ogi, Wales’s leading “altnet” for full fibre, has secured a £45m financing package from Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) and additional equity from its primary shareholder, Infracapital. This funding will support Ogi’s expansion across the ten local authority areas in CCR, where the company already has a strong presence. Ogi’s high-capacity network, crucial for cloud computing, … Read more
Jonny Rae recently welcomed Alistair Goulden, a man of many roles—Director, Investor, Advisor, and NED—to the Fibrenews Studio. Their discussion delved into Alistair’s journey from founding Swish Fibre, a leading player in the altnet space, to the challenges of expanding a network’s footprint and driving customer adoption. Alistair was candid throughout, addressing Jonny’s questions on … Read more
Residents of Stockton on the Forest are celebrating as the rollout of full fibre broadband begins in their Yorkshire village. A total of 377 properties, previously hindered by slow internet speeds, now have access to ultrafast connectivity with speeds reaching up to 1000Mbps thanks to Fusion Fibre. This significant upgrade comes as a result of … Read more
