All Fibre (FTTC/FTTP) articles – Page 42
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PremiumUK gov has ‘arrangements’ to protect Project Gigabit amid supplier squeeze
Building Digital UK says taxpayer-funded supply contracts are sheltered from partner collapse or acquisition, amid ongoing expectation of sector consolidation.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: AtlasEdge bags new funding to fuel growth
AtlasEdge fortified data centre construction efforts with new financing from consortium led by ING Bank.
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Network & InfraT-Mobile exceeds three million FWA users, but growth slows
CEO Mike Sievert rules in “capital‑burdened” 5G FWA, but focusing on “excess capacity” approach for now.
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EventwatchFTTH Conference: fibre-rich Spain faces final rural connectivity hurdle
Telefónica’s accelerated timeline for copper exchange closures adds momentum to rural fibre rollouts, as nation targets 100% fibre coverage by 2025.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: Openreach passes ten million premises milestone
Openreach passes ten million‑premises milestone.
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PremiumUK gov discussing new ‘fund’ to fill Project Gigabit gaps
Building Digital UK considers new ‘product’ to fuel next stage of government Gigabit programme.
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EventwatchFTTH Conference: Germany’s altnets highlight hurdles in fibre buildout
Altnets continue to complain about DT’s overbuilding tactics and multiple other local FTTP blockers.
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PremiumCityFibre: Openreach strategy puts UK foreign investment at risk
CityFibre execs in Manchester and Madrid warn Ofcom that Openreach’s Equinox 2 pricing model jeopardises success story of foreign direct investment in UK infra.
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Strategy & ChangeConnected North: Big players stay cool on UK altnet consolidation
All eyes on what CityFibre, VM O2, and parent Liberty Global will do in crowded UK fibre scene, but they’re not in a rush to start buying.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: SpaceX goes back to drawing board after failed launch
Starship craft explodes at first test launch, with Elon Musk prepping next trial in a “few months”. TIM receives two new offers for passive infrastructure business. More…
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Network & InfraTelefónica to give itself a full-fibre gift for 100th birthday
Group brings forward plans to close all copper exchanges to April 2024, completing decommissioning programme that began seven years ago.
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PremiumVM O2 puts Cornerstone stake in shop window
Operator reportedly moving forward with plans to sell at least half of its 50% share in UK TowerCo joint venture.
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PremiumAllPoints’ CEO looks to show way on consolidation
Richard Jeffares, boss of one of the UK’s newest FibreCos, sees opportunities to differentiate from other altnets on network strength and community engagement.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Europe: Crnogorski Telekom hits Gigabit speeds
Crnogorski Telekom hits Gigabit speeds.
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PremiumDT’s ‘Mr Glasfaser’ to beef up fibre workforce with 1,000 new hires
Move comes after Group CEO Tim Höttges pushes German NatCo to accelerate pace of fibre rollout beyond previous target.
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PremiumRogers preps 5G subway expansion with BAI buyout
Rogers Communications agrees to acquire BAI Canada, including its Toronto subway network infrastructure.
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PremiumHICL makes French fibre play with Altitude Infra deal
HICL Infrastructure set to acquire stake in French fibre builder Altitude Infra.
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PremiumTrooli’s top duo resigns; suitor Vauban places execs on board
Founders of UK fibre challenger step down from board, making way for director appointments by anticipated French buyer.
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PremiumUK M&A on cards as Telefónica steps up fibre challenge
nexfibre rumoured to be on the M&A path in bid to challenge incumbency, secure UK fibre market share.
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PremiumFibrus CEO shrugs off altnet challenges, expands roll out goals
Fibrus aiming to pass one million premises “in the future” after meeting target of reaching 250,000 premises by the end of March 2023.