Boosted by five Project Gigabit contract wins, Wessex Internet continues to scale its rural build operations and aims to connect its 10,000th customer in the coming months. Here, CEO Hector Gibson Fleming discusses how the altnet has overcome unique challenges and leveraged government subsidy to build a compact network with a loyal customer base.
CEO Jeremy Chelot aims to leverage Netomnia and Brsk's combined scale and expertise to create the UK's largest full-fibre altnet, its third-largest full-fibre network overall, and its fifth-largest ISP.
Wholesale models, portfolio diversification and tighter industry collaboration are examples of the immediate fibre sector opportunities spotlighted by speakers at the Inaugural UK Fibre Summit (11th July, Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club).
A year on from the formal merger of Fern Trading’s FTTP assets, All Points Fibre Networks (APFN) Group CEO Jarlath Finnegan shares the four-focus strategy that drove integration success and may help altnet leaders as the sector remains on the brink of mass consolidation.
Business model reinvention is a hot topic in the UK’s fibre provider space, and balancing the key components driving change is an immediate priority for all players in the sector, according to industry leaders at last month’s state of the full fibre market insight session hosted by Fibre Provider in association with Xantaro and Nokia.
Here, Guy Miller, CEO of Hull-based full fibre network operator MS3 Networks, explores the support and infrastructure needed to create thriving tech hubs in the North’s former industrial towns and cities.
Ofcom has kicked off its Telecoms Access Review (TAR) 2026, an evaluation of the regulations that will apply to the UK fixed telecoms markets from April 2026 until March 2031.
Xantaro was established in Germany 20 years ago and entered the UK market five years after launch on a mission to help altnets and major carriers to understand the capabilities of their networks and reach their full potential. Today, the company employs more than 170 staff, over 70 of whom are certified network experts supporting more than 300 enterprise and channel customers, between them holding more than 700 certifications.
Trenches Law’s long-term priority is to ensure that the 25% of residential properties that require a wayleave aren’t left behind as the UK’s full fibre build progresses in a cost-squeezed environment.