CityFibre has acquired Connexin’s fibre network, expanding its reach in Hull and East Riding while taking over a £58.6 million Project Gigabit contract. While Connexin retains its ISP and Smart Home businesses, it will operate on CityFibre’s network under a new wholesale agreement, supporting ambitious expansion plans.
Ofcom is accelerating the UK’s full-fibre broadband rollout, aiming for 96% coverage by 2027. With access rising from 25% in 2019 to nearly 70% today, the regulator seeks to maintain momentum. Industry leaders welcome the push for competition and investment, ensuring faster, more reliable internet and positioning the UK as a leader in digital connectivity.
Lightpath has expanded its Phoenix presence by acquiring WANRack’s network assets, adding 133 route miles of fiber infrastructure. This strengthens their service capabilities, connecting 10 key data centers and positioning them near 30 more.
Sinch has launched its RCS Business Enablement service, offering telecoms an end-to-end solution to easily launch, operate, and monetize RCS for Business. With features like automated billing, real-time analytics, fraud detection, and global sales support, Sinch simplifies RCS adoption while ensuring security, compliance, and seamless customer engagement.
The European Commission has approved €227 million to support ams Osram’s semiconductor plant in Austria. This facility will enhance Europe’s chip industry, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, and produce advanced wafers for key sectors.
NetIX expands its global footprint with a new PoP at Telehouse London Docklands, drastically reducing service delivery times from four weeks to four days. This move enhances connectivity for ISPs, CDNs, and enterprises, linking them to 50+ Internet Exchanges.
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Virgin Media O2 has expanded its 5G Standalone services across the UK, now reaching 500 towns and cities. This strategic move enhances enterprise-level connectivity, supporting innovative applications such as autonomous transport and remote healthcare.
CityFibre reported its first full-year profit in 2024, with a 34% revenue increase to £134 million. The company expanded its network to 4.3 million premises and secured £865 million from Project Gigabit.
Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based softswitch solutions, introduces a new feature for ITSPs, enabling businesses to send outbound SMS via Auto-Attendant prompts. This allows seamless customer engagement, such as sharing online ordering links or reservation details.
