The recent collaboration between Onecom and APFN is gaining momentum as the two companies join forces to enhance business-grade fibre connectivity. By leveraging APFN’s aquila platform, Onecom will access the largest business-grade fibre network in the UK. This milestone marks the first time Onecom will avail CityFibre FTTP, expanding its service offerings without delay.
Onecom, a top provider of communications and IT services, caters predominantly to small and medium enterprises. Their partnership with APFN aligns with their demand for Layer 3 connectivity, which APFN can successfully deliver through the CityFibre network. Nisreen El-kaloush, APFN’s Chief Commercial Officer, remarked on the significance of this deal, highlighting it as part of a broader strategy to attract new partners and elevate customer service experiences.
Marcus Alves from Onecom underscored the value of this collaboration, emphasizing the opportunity to deliver high-performance fibre broadband to more businesses in underserved areas. This move is timely, given the escalating demand for reliable internet connections, accelerated by digital transformation.
While this partnership is set to enhance competitive advantage and digital presence for UK businesses, it also poses logistical challenges. Integrating new systems into existing structures can be complex. However, the partnership aims to mitigate these issues by prioritizing seamless integration and exemplary support.
Furthermore, George Wareing of CityFibre applauded the innovation behind the aquila platform. He noted its strength in offering partners premier products and services, supported by sound economic models, all while utilizing CityFibre’s expanding network.
