Industry News

Connected Britain 2023 saw stakeholders from across the connectivity landscape discuss the evolution of the UK fibre market, with one message echoing around the ExCel – the gold rush is over.

Ashford Borough Council’s latest corporate plan affirms its commitment to supporting the local fibre rollout by collaborating with fibre providers.

TalkTalk Group has confirmed a new leadership structure as it demerges its main operating business into three standalone companies, the B2B Wholesale Platform, TalkTalk Consumer and TalkTalk Business Direct.

The Scottish Government has begun consultations to make available gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure a requirement for new build developments.

Broadway Partners, which collapsed into insolvency in May this year, is expected to be acquired by a consortium of Tiger Infrastructure Partners and Macquarie, reports Sky.

Fern Trading has reorganised its FTTP ground into two divisions following the consolidation of Jurassic Fibre, Swish Fibre, Giganet and AllPoints Fibre in February.

Comms providers not prepared for the September 5th stop-sell – which saw Openreach end the sale of WLR across the UK – will need to act fast and get on track with the move to all IP, warned James Lilley, Director of Managed Customer Migrations, Openreach.

Homes and businesses connected to Openreach’s Tring network were left without broadband or phone services after a rodent gnawed through the outer casing of the operator’s cables to build a nest.

BT has begun a formal succession process as CEO Philip Jansen tells the board he will exit the company at an appropriate moment over the next 12 months.

Wildanet has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to reinforce its dedication to supporting veterans, ex-service personnel, reservists and service families and providing opportunities for career development.