Category: Internet Service Providers
Olilo launches broadband to target the tech community
A new broadband provided, Olilo, has launched targeting ‘technically minded users’. They will be selling services across various wholesale networks including altnets and are trying to be super transparent with public Grafana dashboard of their interconnects to show users how they manage their network and being open about any issues that arise in the future: […]
Richard Tang interviews Paul Anslow of Triangle Networks / FibreHop
A new interview has been released in the Richard Tang, CEO of Zen Internet, series with an interview of Paul Anslow, Founder of Triangle Networks / FibreHop (FibreHop has now been sold to Zen). Paul started an ISP in 2004, Triangle Networks, after leaving university and a job at BT whilst aged 21. It began […]
Worcester the latest area to get nexfibre 2 Gbps full fibre service UPDATED
Virgin Media O2 has announced its nexfibre rollout in Worcester has now passed over 13,000 homes, bringing Virgin Media O2 broadband and TV services to the city. Worcester is already well connected in terms of full fibre with altnets covering 73% of the city and Openreach has a a larger full fibre footprint of 82% […]
Zen Internet appoints new managing director of business division
The long established Zen Internet has appointed Jon Lowell as its new managing director of its Business Division. “Zen has something special. A clear sense of purpose, a customer-first culture, and some of the best tech talent in the UK. From small businesses needing simple, high-quality broadband, to large organisations tackling cloud migration and network […]
nexfibre rolls out XGS-PON to over 13,000 homes in Stroud
Residents of Stroud and nearby Stonehouse will have been seeing nexfibre rolling out its wholesale full fibre service that is sold by Virgin Media O2 over the last few months, and the reports are that the rollout has passed over 13,000 homes now. “13,000 more homes in Stroud can now feel the benefit of Virgin […]
TalkTalk launches rebranding with a push for better Wi-Fi
Forget broadband it seems at TalkTalk everything is about better Wi-Fi now. TalkTalk has dropped a new design website featuring electric green and shocking pink shades throughout. The fresh identity aims to help deliver better WiFi. This is a result of the partnership with Kraken Technologies to implement a next generation customer management platform. “We’re […]
Latest 200,000 premises from Virgin Media O2 Project Mustang rollout mapped
After a confusing Tuesday when Virgin Media O2 made full fibre announcements for 5 different urban areas, we believe we have resolved the confusion. The short version is that these areas have seen Project Mustang rollout and therefore for those whose home has never had a coax cable service before any install will now be […]
Virgin Media O2’s new £1 million apprenticeship fund
Virgin Media has today announced a £1 million ‘talent fund’ aimed at helping charities, social enterprises, small businesses and local authorities train apprentices, focussing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas and particularly ensuring an inclusive approach to increase the number of women and diverse population into these sectors. Research has suggested 57% of […]
TalkTalk Group Funding Update
TalkTalk Group has been in the news over financial issues. In June, there were reports of BT considering a takeover of the business following as it was supposedly in talks with potential buyers. Before this in late 2024, Openreach has concerns over unpaid debts and TalkTalk’s auditors Deloitte resigned. After this saga last year, additional […]
CommunityFibre 500Mbps for £20/month until 5 August
Community Fibre, an altnet providing full fibre around London and parts of the South East of England, have launched an offer for its 500Mbps product priced at £20/month. The offer is available until 5 August 2025 and is based on a 24-month contract with an in-contract price increase to £22/month from April 2026 and £24/month […]