BT’s sale of its wholesale and enterprise unit in Ireland to Speed Fibre Group for €22 million marks a significant shift in the Irish telecom market. Transferring BT Communications Ireland Ltd, this acquisition includes domestic network infrastructure and over 400 business clients, excluding multinational services.
The merger of two major UK fibre altnets, FullFibre and Zzoomm, marks a pivotal moment in the VoIP telecommunications landscape. This strategic alliance will enhance the capabilities of one of the UK’s largest alternative fibre networks.
CityFibre has launched the deployment of its full-fibre network in nine UK regions as part of Project Gigabit. This £5 billion initiative aims to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses, reducing Britain’s digital divide.
Zegona Communications and MasOrange have launched FibreCo, a groundbreaking venture poised to revolutionize Spain’s fibre infrastructure by potentially covering 12.2 million premises. This collaboration integrates their FTTH networks, aiming to establish the largest FTTH network in Europe.
Harmony Networks has acquired Spring Fibre for £1.5 million. While Spring Fibre aimed for expansive growth, it faltered under financial strain, only connecting 12,000 premises out of a million.
Zen Internet and Freedom Fibre’s collaboration unveils robust full-fibre connectivity, revolutionizing business solutions. Utilizing Freedom Fibre’s XGS-PON network, Zen Internet offers high-speed broadband services, bridging the digital divide.
Residents and business owners in Colne, Lancashire, will soon benefit from enhanced services thanks to UK full fibre broadband provider brsk. By investing in a new full fibre network, brsk aims to deliver symmetrical speeds of up to 2Gbps, enhancing connectivity for approximately 11,000 homes and businesses.
CityFibre, the UK alternative network provider, urgently seeks external funding to maintain pace against competitors like Openreach. Despite financial challenges, CityFibre reported impressive growth with a revenue surge to £99.67 million in 2023.
Vodafone Germany is revolutionizing its VoIP landscape by expanding fibre broadband to 11 million homes and businesses. This strategic move solidifies Vodafone as the operator of Germany’s largest fibre network. Leveraging partnerships with Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Glasfaser, Vodafone promises 11 million new VoIP-enabled connections, enhancing connectivity options.
Ogi has secured £45 million from the Cardiff Capital Region to expand its full-fibre network across South Wales. This investment will enhance connectivity in key areas, supporting economic growth and bridging the digital divide. The expansion aligns with broader UK efforts to improve digital infrastructure and boost regional development.
