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
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
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
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
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 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, 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
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
