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

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

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

Zzoomm Expands Market Reach, Surpasses 15% Penetration in New Towns

Zzoomm has reached 15% market penetration in the towns of Penistone, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Sandbach, and High Green & Chapeltown, despite these networks being newly established. Recently, the company celebrated 20%+ penetration in several other towns, including Hereford and Thirsk, demonstrating its rapid uptake. As we know, a penetration rate of 20% is celebrated within the industry, … Read more

Lightning Fibre Connects Firts Full Fibre Customer In Worthing

Lightning Fibre, the Eastbourne-based full-fibre provider, recently connected its first customer in Worthing, marking an expansion into West Sussex. Founded in 2018, the company uses its own FTTP infrastructure alongside third-party networks to serve East Sussex and Kent. Known for reliability and fast symmetric speeds, Lightning Fibre won the ISPA Award for Best ISP in … Read more