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Netgem boosts channel line-up

Telco TV specialist Netgem TV has enhanced its content line-up, suggesting there is something for everyone to enjoy. Fifteen additional channels are available now to new and existing customers at no extra cost  across Netgem’s Internet Service Providers’ partner networks, including TalkTalk, Community Fibre,  Lothian Broadband, Brawband, Pop Telecom, Air Broadband, Inspire, Box Broadband, PureFibre, […]

December 13, 2022By Colin Mann

Vautier named Divisional CEO of Box Broadband

Box Broadband has announced the appointment of Nathan Vautier as Divisional CEO. Vautier replaces Graham Sargood, who is stepping down after 4 years and who will continue to guide and support the Surrey-based fibre broadband provider’s expansive growth plans as a Board Director and shareholder. The new appointment will see Vautier bring more than 21 […]

October 27, 2022

Community Fibre secures £985m finance facility

London-based ISP Community Fibre Limited has signed a new finance facility of £985 million (€1.12bn) which will enable the company to continue to execute its rapid roll out of a full-fibre broadband network to 2.2 million London homes by the end of 2024. Community Fibre already has 675,000 ready for service homes in London and […]

October 11, 2022By Colin Mann

Study: 1 in 5 UK homes can’t afford to be online

A nationwide study has found that a third (33 per cent) of Brits would rather cut back on their fuel use than cut back on broadband to save money. However, 20 per cent of Brits cannot afford to be online, leaving them unable to carry out day to day life tasks such as accessing public […]

June 9, 2022

Community Fibre passes 500k London homes

Community Fibre, London’s full fibre broadband provider can now take orders from 500,000 London homes and 116,000 businesses. Community Fibre is commitmed to offering 2.2 million homes and businesses its full fibre multi-gigabit capable broadband by the end of 2024. In support of its expansion plans, Community Fibre has secured an additional £100 milliom facility […]

May 3, 2022

Ofcom: Millions missing out on broadband savings

Millions of families under pressure from the rising cost of living could each save £144 (€172) on their annual broadband bills, UK comms regulator Ofcom has found. Special discounted broadband packages – sometimes known as ‘social tariffs’ – are available to an estimated 4.2 million households in receipt of Universal Credit. But only 55,000 homes […]

February 15, 2022By Colin Mann

Community Fibre doubles network rollout target

Full fibre broadband provider Community Fibre has doubled its network roll-out target in London and will now pass 2.2 million homes and businesses by the end of 2024. The network operator and ISP aims to serve more than half of the 3.6 million homes in the city. Community Fibre, which has already enabled 435,000 homes […]

January 27, 2022By Colin Mann

Community Fibre partners with Lifemote

Community Fibre, London’s full fibre broadband provider, is partnering with Lifemote, a cloud-based AI-driven WiFi analytics company. The partnership will see WiFi issues experienced by Community Fibre customers solved quicker. This is thanks to advanced intelligence from Lifemote which can detect and flag any problems experienced by customers before they even notice them. Peter Rampling, […]

August 18, 2021

Community Fibre acquires Box Broadband

London-focused full fibre broadband provider Community Fibre has acquired a majority stake in Box Broadband, a Surrey-based full fibre network operator. The acquisition enables Community Fibre to continue to focus on building in London while expanding a successful FTTH platform in the UK and it provides Community Fibre with expertise in suburban/rural builds. In addition, […]

August 11, 2021By Colin Mann

Community Fibre passes 300,000 London homes

Community Fibre, London’s alternative network provider, has passed 300,000 London homes and 12,000 businesses. This milestone reflects a significant acceleration in Community Fibre’s network build programme to connect 1 million homes with its full fibre multi-gigabit capable broadband by 2023. In the last six months, 100,000 additional homes have been given access to the Community […]

July 29, 2021