It is a pivotal year for fibre: with large amounts of on-going build activity, altnets vying for space and investment, and a potential wave of regulatory change poised to go ahead – yet the opportunities remain huge. Some of this is not new, and the fibre sector has been anticipating reforms for some time. However, anticipating these challenges and finding ways to thrive alongside them is key.
Engineering work will start in March as Gigaclear and build partner Clancy look to connect 7,000 properties in Chilworth. This marks the altnet’s first community in Surrey, the 23rd county it will enter.
Quickline Communications has formalised PBS Construction’s role as a strategic network delivery partner.
Openreach’s last mile services are now live in Liverpool, Birmingham and Manchester as part of an ongoing Metro Access Network expansion programme.
Openreach is urging homes and businesses in Torbay to upgrade to fibre as its uptake rate sits at 18%, below the national average of 20%.
Fibrus has committed a further £60,000 to its fight against digital poverty in Northern Ireland.
TalkTalk has selected Strategic Imperative’s Fibre Café to power its altnet integration and aggregation strategy.
Ogi has begun work to connect 23 new communities in south Wales as it extends its £200m phase one build plan.
Supplier of digital infrastructure products Mills Ltd has increased its storage capability by 25% by opening a new unit at its Uxbridge HQ.
Connexin has achieved a 5-Star ESG rating in line with its commitment to become Net Zero by 2040.