2025 has proved a pivotal year for AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN), with the completion of its consolidation programme and the launch of its wholesale fibre platform reflecting the full transformation of disparate retail ISPs and network builders into a scaling wholesaler. Here, CCO Nisreen El-kaloush lays out the post consolidation priorities for APFN as well as its long-term ambitions in the fibre sector.
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F&W Networks has formed a strategic partnership with Fusion Fibre Group, in a collaboration that will enhance and expand fibre availability in high growth areas such as High Wycombe, Crawley, Horsham, and Ealing.
New build figures released by nexfibre reveal that it now exceeds 2.3m premises for Q2 FY25, and continues to make progress in bringing full fibre to underserved communities, on track with progressing an optimised build plan.
New research has revealed that six of the UK’s thirteen major broadband providers currently operate without internal audit, and that without independent assurance on internal controls and risk management, these companies could be more vulnerable to collapse.
Xantaro has joined the Jisc Network Solutions Framework in a move that will help support next-generation connectivity across the UK education and research sector.
IQGeo has completed the acquisition of Deepomatic, integrating AI computer vision technology into IQGeo’s geospatial software to power real-time intelligence – and move towards autonomous networks.
ITS has joined AssetHUB forming a strategic partnership to bolster the delivery of high-capacity networks across major UK cities, providing altnets and carriers with a centralised platform to purchase dark fibre assets through a secure marketplace.
Altnets has appointed industry veteran Steve Leighton, an influential figure in the UK telecoms industry and Chairman of ISPA (Internet Service Providers Association), as Strategic Advisor to the board, as the company aims to increase market share, accelerate growth, and redefine how the telecoms sector approaches infrastructure distribution.
Fibrus is helping combat digital poverty and has donated £57,805 to 32 community groups across Northern Ireland as part of the 2025 Fibrus Community Fund, to improve access to digital technology and internet services.
More than 2,000 rural homes and businesses in North Yorkshire now have access to gigabit-capable broadband through progress on Quickline’s Project Gigabit contract.