FullFibre and Zzoomm have agreed to merge, creating a new combined footprint of 600,000 properties ready for service and a customer base of over 65,000. This move positions the newly enlarged group as a serious player in the market, with plans for further expansion through mergers and acquisitions. Under the new structure, Zzoomm CEO Matthew … Read more
GoFibre has hit a major milestone in Hawick, with 1,000 customers now benefiting from its ultrafast full fibre broadband. With 6,000 premises ready for connection, residents can enjoy seamless connectivity for remote work, streaming, and large file downloads. Founded in Duns in 2017, GoFibre now covers over 22,000 premises across the Scottish Borders, including Galashiels, … Read more
The altnet LightSpeed, has announced a strategic partnership with Neos Networks, one of the UK’s leading business connectivity providers. The collaboration is set to expand LightSpeed’s fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) and wholesale services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering gigabit broadband to underserved communities while strengthening its network infrastructure. With its advanced 10Gbps XGS-PON technology, LightSpeed ensures high-capacity, … Read more
Quickline, the rural broadband provider, has announced a transformative partnership with South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) to tackle unemployment across the region. The initiative will see the launch of the QFutures Community Fund, aimed at boosting employment prospects for individuals aged 30 and over in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. This new collaboration also secures … Read more
nexfibre has released its latest report, UK Fibre: A Fork in the Road, outlining key recommendations for Ofcom’s upcoming Telecoms Access Review (TAR). The report emphasizes the need for regulatory changes to sustain investment in full-fibre rollout, foster long-term competition, and curb anti-competitive practices by the dominant operator. With the UK’s full-fibre market fragmented and … Read more
In the second episode of Chewing The Channel podcast, Will Goodall, Head of Wholesale at Elevate Wholesale, sits down with Andy Tatlock, CRO at Elevate. Together, they dive into a fascinating discussion about Andy’s career journey and, more importantly, provide a behind-the-scenes look at the sales culture within the Channel. Andy shares insights with Will … Read more
nexfibre has reached a landmark milestone, announcing that its full-fibre network now passes two million premises and is ready for service. This achievement highlights the operator’s rapid progress in delivering high-quality fibre connectivity to underserved suburban and semi-rural areas, driving competition and innovation in the UK’s broadband market. Achieving this milestone in just two years, … Read more
Wales’s home-grown full fibre provider, Ogi, has completed a transformative multimillion-pound programme, delivering 10 Gigabit-capable full fibre connectivity to Cardiff’s city centre economic gateway. This development marks a significant milestone in equipping the Welsh capital with world-class digital infrastructure. Following an extensive build in the Ocean Way industrial zone, Ogi now shifts focus to the … Read more
Freedom Fibre has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, underscoring its commitment to recognising and supporting those who have served in the military. The North West and Midlands-based telecommunications company, which is currently rolling out gigabit-capable broadband in North Shropshire and planning to expand into rural Cheshire in 2025, is integrating this pledge into its … Read more
