All Fibre Challengers articles – Page 10

  • dtw112-tt-van damme
    People

    Ex-Telekom Deutschland CEO takes chair at altnet

    2022-02-07T16:38:00Z

    Niek Jan van Damme appointed Chairman at NGN Fiber Network to support expansion ambitions under Eurofiber partnership. van Damme the second ex-Deutsche Telekom name to join the altnet this year.

  • tfw161-tt-vm-o2-fibre
    Network & Infra

    VM O2 seeks partners for £1bn fibre rollout

    2022-02-01T15:56:00Z

    Telefónica and Liberty Global said to be contacting investors soon. Move would underpin aim to turn JV into “national fixed–mobile champion” to rival BT. Reports say VM O2 wants to bring fibre to seven million extra homes.

  • DCMS told to get a grip on Project Gigabit
    Public Affairs

    DCMS told to get a grip on Project Gigabit

    2022-01-20T16:23:00Z

    “Disappointed” accounts committee frustrated by lack of measurable progress and clear plans for reaching 2025 target of 85% ultrafast coverage. Department blasted for lack of meaningful legislation on removal of barriers to deployment. DCMS still seeking clarity from operators on national rollout plans.

  • btw331-tt-altnets-wholesale
    Network & Infra

    Altnets prep fibre wholesale platforms to rival Openreach

    2021-12-08T16:10:00Z

    Two platforms aim to create full-fibre marketplaces for altnets and resellers. Signs of confederation among the UK’s 80-plus altnets, as wholesale competition heats up. Platforms facilitate Project Gigabit wholesale mandates and One-Touch Switching.

  • btw331-tt-cityfibre-scm
    Network & Infra

    How CityFibre rolls with supply chain turbulence

    2021-12-07T11:35:00Z

    Fibre builders not immune from global supply chain chaos. UK altnets feeling the pinch in chip and labour shortages, alongside rising costs. CityFibre supply chain director shares mitigation tactics.

  • btw330-tt-altnet-legal-action
    Public Affairs

    Altnets gird for legal battle over Openreach FTTP pricing — report

    2021-11-22T16:00:00Z

    CityFibre said to be heading up legal challenge to Ofcom’s Equinox decision. Rural fibre builder Gigaclear among altnets joining forces to fight back against Openreach’s lower FTTP pricing structure.

  • btw330-tt-dcms-must-crack-on-fibre-reform
    Network & Infra

    Colloms: DCMS must “crack on” with reform to back fibre

    2021-11-03T18:08:00Z

    Openreach MD of Corporate Affairs confident on business’s ability to meet government goals on fibre deployment, but commercial programme will need support to maintain momentum. Physical access to sites potentially a huge obstacle to the rollout in both urban and rural areas, but “common sense” updates to legislation could ...

  • btw329-tt-jansen-battle-ready
    Strategy & Change

    Jansen battle-ready as competition grows on two fronts

    2021-10-21T11:56:00Z

    BT CEO returns to pre-pandemic promises of a more robust defence of BT’s market position, on price if necessary. Speculation on heightened wholesale competition comes as Openreach Equinox fibre pricing looks set to reinforce the Group’s strong position. Retail threats may be more pressing for the incumbent as Sky ...

  • btw329-tt-ofcom-greenlights-openreach-fttp-pricing
    Public Affairs

    Openreach gets Ofcom green light for new FTTP pricing

    2021-09-30T17:09:00Z

    Cheaper “Equinox” wholesale pricing offer to start on 1 October. Ofcom confirms no action needed on Openreach offer. Fibre altnets strongly opposed and considering next steps.

  • btw328-tt-bt-watson-fibre-network-jigsaw
    Network & Infra

    BT’s Watson highlights fibre’s central place in network ‘jigsaw’

    2021-09-20T13:39:00Z

    CTO plays down fixed wireless’s role in meeting UK’s connectivity challenge. CityFibre and Hyperoptic welcome Ofcom’s WFTMR, but want Openreach to remain under strict scrutiny. Virgin Media O2 something of an elephant in the room as altnets pitch themselves as more agile rivals.

  • Ofcom HQ
    Premium

    Altnets object to Openreach FTTP price proposal

    2021-09-11T00:00:00Z

    Regulatory spat over wholesale FTTP pricing spills out into the open. Openreach says new prices offer certainty and encourage FTTP take-up. Fibre rivals claim the cheaper wholesale pricing scheme will reduce infrastructure competition and deter investment. Ofcom provisionally says no action needed, but final decision is expected by the ...

  • Elsewhere in Openreach; expanded FTTP rollout
    Strategy & Change

    Elsewhere in Openreach; expanded FTTP rollout

    2021-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Openreach expands FTTP rollout, and expands cablelaying contracts to support the plans.

  • btw327-tt-jansen-full-fibre-30m
    Network & Infra

    Jansen now sees BT chasing 30 million premises with full-fibre

    2021-08-10T07:00:00Z

    Extra five million presented as ‘infill’ and presumably more rural. Immediate competitive riposte to news of Virgin Media O2 FTTP retrofit, which it neatly doubles. Jansen says BT not concerned, but challenger altnets should be. No rush for fibre JV partner, but Jansen reveals a UK compatriot would be ...

  • tfw156-tt-mike-fries-vm-02
    Premium

    VM O2 bites bullet and pledges fibre future

    2021-07-26T12:36:00Z

    A future upgrade of VM O2 fixed infrastructure will see coaxial cable edged out and fibre deployed throughout the operator’s footprint. Switching to XGSPON instead of DOCSIS 4.0 pricy, but manageable within modest budgets and with multiple longer term benefits. Pragmatic approach to fibre is partly driven by the ...

  • btw326-tt-community-fibre
    Network & Infra

    DT cash flows to Community Fibre amid altnet boom

    2021-07-05T13:00:00Z

    Urban fibre outfitter backed by BT stakeholder Deutsche Telekom accelerates growth, as challenge to Openreach builds.

  • ofcom-bt-price-freedom-btw
    Public Affairs

    Ofcom gives BT fibre pricing freedom, but adds burdens

    2021-03-19T09:00:00Z

    Openreach not to face caps or controls on national ultrafast pricing until 2031, as long as it is “fair and reasonable”. Locally-targeted pricing from Openreach prohibited as Ofcom seeks to protect emerging altnets. BT Consumer may lose some edge from 90 day notice period for new propositions from Openreach. ...

  • btw317-26-fibre-thrives
    Financial & Performance

    Openreach fibre thrives but volume deal prospects fade

    2020-11-01T09:18:00Z

    A strong quarter and half-year for the access services business demonstrates building momentum for fibre services in the face of the pandemic. Anticipated long-term volume deals may not materialise, but associated competitive pressure may help BT arguments on the need for a ‘fair bet’ from Ofcom.

  • tfw145-tt-masmovil-spain
    M&A

    Spanish altnet MÁSMÓVIL hits takeover turbulence

    2020-07-20T20:19:00Z

    Activist investor tries to foil private equity buyout.

  • blue fibre
    Premium

    Ofcom clearing path for BT fibre acceleration

    2020-02-04T16:56:00Z

    Ofcom looks set to play its part in ensuring Openreach can hit, or raise, its mid-2020s fibre targets. Regulator attempting to balance encouragement of simultaneous investment from BT and fibre altnets through geographic regulation, with safeguards to prevent overly vigorous strategic defences from the incumbent. Openreach given at least ...

  • Openreach delays on-boarding full-fibre know-how
    Premium

    Openreach delays on-boarding full-fibre know-how

    2019-12-23T17:35:00Z

    Openreach stalls boardroom re-jig to add more full-fibre expertise amid concerns of growing BT influence. Strategic thinker Sherman considered a risk to Openreach independence by key CP customers, although Ofcom management said to be on board.