EkkoSense, an AI-driven data centre optimisation firm, has collaborated with Virgin Media O2 to deliver annual energy savings exceeding £1 million in data centre cooling. Through real-time insights into thermal, power, and capacity performance across 20 UK data centres, EkkoSense helped Virgin Media O2 reduce cooling energy consumption by 15%. This translates to cutting 760 … Read more
Neil McArthur, CEO of Freedom Fibre, has been named an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, recognizing his significant contributions to telecoms and his commitment to creating an inclusive society. McArthur, known for his leadership at Freedom Fibre and his work with the Hamilton Davies Trust, joins a prestigious group of engineers and … Read more
Pulse Fibre has partnered with DW Utilities to deliver comprehensive full-fibre solutions across the UK. This collaboration will enable DW Utilities to offer a full range of utility services, by integrating lightning-fast fibre optic infrastructure provided by Pulse Fibre. With this partnership, more developers can now access our high-speed, reliable full-fibre broadband, ensuring that residential … Read more
LightSpeed Broadband has launched a wholesale division, LightSpeed Networks, opening its network to ISPs and potentially resellers. The network currently covers 250,000 premises across 32 towns in the East of England and West Midlands. Acquired by Kompass Kapital last year, LightSpeed is aiming to expand its reach to 350,000 homes by the end of 2025. … Read more
Quickline has donated £10,000 to The Suit Works, a Sheffield-based charity that supports young jobseekers. The funds will help the charity continue providing styling sessions and smart, interview-appropriate clothing for those unable to afford it. Alongside the donation, Quickline staff are organizing a clothing collection, allowing team members to donate suitable attire to further assist … 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