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
Openreach has unveiled plans for a new symmetric 1Gbps broadband tier, expanding options for Communications Providers on its Full Fibre network. This service is set to launch in April 2025 and will be available in areas covered by Openreach’s “Type C” bid under the UK Government’s £5bn Project Gigabit initiative, focused on upgrading the hardest-to-reach … Read more
If you didn’t know, a couple of times a year, thinkbroadband.com releases a document named “The State of Broadband” report, which provides some key metrics in the full fibre world. Specifically, they feed “RFS” data from all the major networks, so they can provide the most accurate report on how large an “alt net” footprint … Read more
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
Zentive and Splynx have joined forces to bring an easy-to-manage One Touch Switch (OTS) solution to UK customers. For those that are unaware, Splynx Is a network management tool popular in Europe, which also includes a billing solution. They serve a number of ISP’s in the UK. Zentive are one of TOTSCO’s approved Managed Access … Read more
CityFibre has fully automated its network infrastructure test environment, allowing for faster and more accurate testing of new products, technology changes, and software upgrades. This move enhances their ability to innovate and introduce emerging technologies efficiently. With the help of test automation leader Red Helix and a bespoke framework designed by IGXGlobal UK, CityFibre has … Read more
Openreach has teamed up with education charity IntoUniversity to provide young people facing disadvantages a glimpse into the world of work, particularly in the telecoms sector. This collaboration marks IntoUniversity’s first venture into telecoms, offering Openreach engineers the chance to share their expertise and experiences, inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in STEM fields. … Read more
Vodafone has just unveiled its fastest-ever broadband, Pro II, offering full fibre speeds of up to 2.2Gbps. Vodafone’s Pro II isn’t just about speed; it’s also about reliability and security. The plan includes, as standard their “Secure Net Home” product, providing hassle-free security and family controls for over 150 devices at no extra cost. The … Read more
Fibreplus Ltd, a key distributor in the UK fibre market, has announced a strategic alliance with VIAVI Solutions to distribute select VIAVI fibre optic test instruments, including the T-BERD/MTS-4000 OTDR and SmartPocket V2 OLP-39 TruePON Power Meter. This move responds to customer demand for VIAVI equipment. “We’re thrilled to partner with VIAVI,” said Rhys Brine, … Read more