The Public Switched Telephone Network will be switched off on 31st January 2027 in favour of internet-based (All-IP) networks. Even though this deadline is fast approaching, many businesses are still resistant to the move.
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Integration vs aggregation: The battle for fibre’s future
Contributed Article By Donal Hanrahan, Director of Strategy, Strategic Imperatives Two models are emerging to solve the UK’s wholesale connectivity challenge. One promises convenience, the other flexibility — but which will sustain growth? At Connected Britain 2025,...
New CityFibre CEO talks growth and altnet consolidation at Connected Britain
Having onboarded Sky and raised a significant amount of capital this year, CityFibre’s new CEO Simon Holden told Total Telecom the company was primed for further growth through altnet consolidation.
MS3 joins Zen’s Fibre Hub at Connected Britain
At Connected Britain, Zen Internet, the UK’s largest B Corp certified telecommunications and network connectivity provider, has announced a new strategic partnership with MS3 Networks, the award-winning alternative network operator serving Hull, North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.
Connected Britain Awards winners 2025 announced!
The Connected Britain Awards winners have been announced, following a highly successful Connected Britain conference
Building the UK’s digital future: Why fibre quality and longevity matter
At present, 86% of homes can connect to gigabit-capable broadband, but the remaining 14%—largely rural and remote properties—remain underserved. By 2032, the target is for 99% of premises to be connected.
Achieving this will require thousands of kilometres of new fibre, but equally significant is the need for upgrades to existing networks to meet rising demand.
UK fibre rollout nears 80% as overbuild rises and competition shifts
Independent industry data shows FTTP coverage at about 77.8% of UK premises in Q2 2025 (roughly 26m), with Openreach and altnets driving rapid expansion, rising overbuild and a shift from copper to fibre that is reshaping competition and policy priorities.
Zen bolsters The Fibre Hub with Sky Business Wholesale Ethernet partnership
Zen Internet and Sky Business Wholesale have announced a strategic partnership that will see Zen’s partners and direct business customers gain access to Sky’s Ethernet-enabled exchange footprint.
Connected Britain Awards 2025 shortlist revealed
We are thrilled to reveal the finalists for this year’s Connected Britain Awards, celebrating excllence across the UK's digital ecosystem! After careful review and deliberation, our judging panel has selected the standout entries in each category, showcasing the very...
APFN announces final step in corporate consolidation plan
AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN) today announces that its long-planned internal consolidation is now complete.
Vyntelligence unveils world-first Agentic Video Intelligence to re-imagine frontline work and deliver total asset optimisation
Press Release London, UK – 19 May 2025 – Vyntelligence (Vyn®) today marks a historical milestone by unveiling Agentic Video Intelligence. This first of its kind technology is set to revolutionise field operations and customer experience with autonomous, intelligent...
BT accelerates fibre rollout amid cost cuts
News Despite weaker sales abroad, BT’s leaner strategy is paying off, resulting in stronger margins BT has ramped up its full fibre rollout plans after hitting record build and connection highs during FY25, even as overall revenue declined 2% to £20.4 billion. ...
AllPoints Fibre Networks announces partnership with Gamma Communications
AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN) has signed a new partnership with Gamma Communications, one of the UK’s largest resellers, expanding access to innovative fibre solutions for organisations across the country.
BT signs £9.8m Swansea broadband contract
News The project forms part of a broader regional strategy to close the digital divide and improve digital infrastructure across the Swansea Bay City Region BT, in partnership with Openreach, has been awarded a £9.8 million contract to deliver full fibre to more...
AllPoints Fibre Networks unveils aquila
The company has unveiled a revolutionary wholesale Fibre Platform for CSPs
Zen launches The Fibre Hub altnet aggregation platform
This week, Rochdale-based ISP Zen Internet has celebrated the formal launch of The Fibre Hub, a platform that aggregates altnets and major network players.
Connected North launches Data Centre Summit to drive UK’s digital future
Press Release Manchester, UK – Connected North, the North’s leading digital economy event, returns to Central on April 23-24, 2025, and introduces the co-located Data Centre Summit. Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, Connected North is...
BT welcomes new Business unit CEO as company’s revenue dips
BT has released its financial results for the quarter ending 31 December 2024, reported adjusted revenue of £5.2 billion, a 3% year-on-year (YoY) drop driven by weaker international demand and a 12% decline in handset sales.
LightSpeed and Neos Networks Partner to Expand High-Speed Connectivity Across the Midlands and East of England.
Strategic partnership delivers tailored connectivity solutions to support LightSpeed’s fibre-to-the-home and wholesale network expansion
Labour government rejigs UK national AI strategy
The UK government has announced a plan to integrate AI into key sectors, aiming to boost economic growth, streamline public services, and create thousands of jobs.
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