full fibre

Gigaclear Marks Record Growth Year, Bringing Total Connected Customers to 130,000

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

Quickline Launches Its First Telecoms Apprenticeship Programme

Quickline is investing in regional talent with its first cohort of telecoms apprentices. Eight recruits, aged 18 to mid-40s, joined in October and have completed initial training, now gaining field experience in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The programme supports Quickline’s Project Gigabit goals, bringing high-speed broadband to rural communities. Recruits like Chris Bedford, transitioning from cybersecurity, … Read more

Elevate Wholesale® Partners with Flotek Group to Deliver Hyperfast Connectivity to Cardiff

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 The collaboration will replace outdated copper systems … Read more

West Midlands £2.8 Billion Boost From Full Fibre

Openreach’s ongoing upgrades to Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband could inject an estimated £2.8 billion into the West Midlands economy by 2029, according to a new report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and Stantec. This transformative project is poised to enhance connectivity, boost local economies, and support social development. The research highlights … Read more

Quickline Joins Forces with Hull City for Exciting 2024/25 Partnership

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

YouFibre Hits 150,000 Connected Customers

YouFibre, the altnet connecting on Netomnia/Brsk and CityFibre’s networks, has achieved rapid growth, doubling its customer base in just 10 months to reach 150,000 users. Netomnia’s full fibre infrastructure now spans 1.8 million UK premises across over 90 locations, with plans to hit 2 million premises and 235,000 customers by the end of 2024. Long-term … Read more

Project Gigabit: Quickline Lights Up Rural West Yorkshire

Quickline has launched its full-fibre broadband across rural West Yorkshire, bringing gigabit-capable speeds to villages like Streethouse, New Sharlston, Emley, and Upper Cumberworth through the government’s Project Gigabit. Around 600 homes and businesses in these areas now have access via government funding, with a further 1,100 connected through Quickline’s own network expansion. This rollout targets … Read more

Quickline Celebrates Full Fibre Rollout with Festive Giveaway

Quickline is celebrating the arrival of its full fibre broadband across rural Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with a special festive competition. Communities like Woodsetts, Graizelound, and Wroot now have access to gigabit-capable speeds, part-funded by the government’s Project Gigabit. To mark the milestone, winners of Quickline’s prize draw will enjoy a VIP reception and winter illuminations … Read more

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