Grain Sets New Record By installing broadband in just 29 minutes

Grain Connect has just set a new record, installing full fibre broadband in just 29 minutes! The installation took place at a new-build home in Telford, showcasing the efficiency and speed of Grain’s team. Grain’s previous record was 36 minutes (still extremely impressive), and this achievement highlights the exact benefits alternative networks can bring to … Read more

Lightning Fibre Announces Interconnect With CityFibre In Brighton & Worthing

Eastbourne-based full fibre network operator and ISP, Lightning Fibre, has announced a wholesale agreement with CityFibre, enabling Lightning Fibre to expand its reach and offer its full fibre broadband services to customers across Brighton & Hove and Worthing. Stefan Stanislawski, CEO at Lightning Fibre, said: “Customers across Eastbourne, Hastings, Heathfield and Hailsham are already making … Read more

Virgin Media O2 Research Reveals Rural Connectivity Crisis

Research from Virgin Media O2 shows that poor connectivity is driving a rural exodus, with over a third of rural residents considering moving to urban areas in the next year. A staggering 66% of young people plan to leave due to limited career opportunities, poor services, and inadequate internet access. Jules Hudson, TV presenter, highlights … Read more

Spring Fibre Partners with Triangle Networks for Enhanced Full Fibre Integration To Support B2B Offering

Spring Fibre has announced a partnership with Triangle Networks to integrate solutions for Spring’s ISP partners and connect business customers to their ultrafast broadband network. Sales & Marketing Director, Andrew Skipsey said, “I’ve known Paul Anslow, Triangle’s founder for many years and have been pleased to draw on his expertise to complete our business readiness … Read more

Home Telecom Hits Record Month Being The Lettings Industry’s Largest Utility Supplier

July has seen a bumper month for Home Telecom, securing 3,800 new broadband customers, with 50% (1,980) also choosing to take out a new energy supply. Home Telecom has been servicing a niche within the rented property arena for the past thirteen years by structuring competitive partnerships with the UK’s largest letting agents and referencing … Read more

8,000 additional rural Welsh properties to get Full Fibre From Openreach

Openreach is expanding its full fibre network to rural Welsh communities like Pontyates, Llanfairfechan, Bishopston, and Manorbier with UK Government broadband vouchers. Residents in 25 additional communities are urged to apply for these vouchers to secure ultrafast, reliable broadband. Martin Williams of Openreach emphasized the importance of community cooperation to bring these benefits to hard-to-reach … Read more

Wildanet Partners with Nokia to Accelerate Full Fibre Rollout in Cornwall

Cornwall-based broadband provider Wildanet has announced a groundbreaking partnership with global telecoms giant Nokia to speed up the deployment of its gigabit-enabled Full Fibre network across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This collaboration leverages Wildanet’s local expertise and Nokia’s international experience in major network deployments. Justin Clark, Wildanet’s Chief Strategy & Technology Officer, said: … Read more

43,000 Homes and Businesses in Reading Now Have Access to Ultrafast Broadband

Thanks to a multi-million investment by Openreach, over 43,000 homes and businesses in Reading can now access some of the fastest and most reliable broadband in Europe. This new Full Fibre network, currently under construction, will soon allow thousands more properties to upgrade to ultrafast speeds. Despite its benefits, only 14% of eligible residents have … Read more

Quickline Secures Two Major Contracts Worth £190m for Rural Broadband Upgrade

Quickline has secured two significant Project Gigabit contracts, worth £190 million, to upgrade broadband for 108,000 rural homes and businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This move solidifies Quickline’s position as a key player in delivering gigabit-capable broadband to hard-to-reach areas. The initiative will also expand Quickline’s commercial network to 107,000 more premises.CEO Sean Royce highlighted … Read more