From 1st August 2025, KCOM’s infrastructure sharing solution will go live for communications providers across Hull, following trails with Connexin, Grain and MS3.
The launch of KCOM’s Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) Reference Offer Product will enable other providers to use KCOM’s passive infrastructure to roll out their own fibre networks.
Jan Collins, MD, KCOM Enterprise, said: “We’re committed to working collaboratively with all parties who have an interest in accessing KCOM’s infrastructure, and we’ve been grateful for the support and encouragement of our local MPs during the past year.
“Infrastructure sharing is an important part of delivering fast reliable connectivity across the city efficiently and without undue disruption to residents.”
KCOM's PIA product will largely mirror the Openreach PIA offering and pricing, with any differences reflecting variances in KCOM's network design and build.
Guy Miller, CEO of MS3 Networks, said: “MS3 Networks acknowledges KCOM's decision to launch its infrastructure sharing product, a long-overdue development.
“MS3 is reviewing whether the commercial variations to the national PIA product provided by Openreach are too significant to overcome or whether this product will be sufficient to avoid future infrastructure overbuild, something we all hope is the case.”
