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any expected or unexpected changes during delivery.
traditional broadcast and OTT streaming devices. n Assess crucial KPIs such as initial buffering time, video quality, macro blocking and app performance on real devices with Witbe’s technology, while also benefiting from TAG’s extensive suite of additional measurements and inspections, providing continuous, in-depth monitoring and the ability to have visibility and verify potential viewer issues. n Ensure the right content is being streamed across the delivery path, all the way to end-user devices, or verifying content switching to detect
n Visual and audio quality metrics across different networks and devices. n Real-time error detection and troubleshooting insights. n Content matching. The results of this monitoring session are compiled into a post-event report, providing exclusive data and valuable insights into the evolving challenges of large-scale live streaming. The report is available at witbe.net and tagvs.com.
Exclusive Championship Game Insights During the Big Game 2025, Witbe and TAG deployed their joint monitoring solution across multiple locations and devices, collecting real-time data on: n Latency differences between platforms (OTT vs. traditional broadcast). n Streaming performance under peak traffic conditions.
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FullFibre and Zzoomm merge to form one of UK’s largest altnets
FullFibre, a wholesale full fibre network provider along with its in-house ISP retail company, BeFibre, and Zzoomm, an established and rapidly growing full fibre business operator, have agreed to merge. The enlarged group will have one of the largest full fibre footprints with some 600,000 properties ready for service and over 65,000 customers, and will also be well positioned for further M&A. The merged business will be able to accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency and lead on further M&A across the fragmented altnet sector. Matthew Hare, CEO of Zzoomm, will become Executive Chairman and James Warner, CEO of FullFibre, will be Group CEO. The management teams from both companies have proven track records. They have the relevant experience, expertise and resources to lead and develop the enlarged group faster, providing outstanding broadband services to consumers, businesses and wholesale markets. The merged entity combines two complementary networks and operating models. This will create significant opportunities to accelerate customer growth across a larger footprint, secure funding for new builds and future mergers, and achieve greater operational and financial efficiencies through economies of scale. Additionally, the partnership will enhance wholesale services for internet service providers (ISPs), unlocking valuable new revenue streams. The merger is subject to final documentation execution and
James Warner, CEO of FullFibre, said, “This merger represents another significant step in our journey. With a shared commitment to delivering transformational full fibre connectivity with exceptional customer experience, this deal strengthens our collective ability to grow even faster and seize new market opportunities. For FullFibre, this is our second merger and another milestone in our mission to create a 21st-century digital backbone for the nation. Following our recent successful integration with Digital Infrastructure and BeFibre, this next merger further accelerates our ambitions to lead the market and provide unmatched connectivity to homes, businesses and wholesale partners alike.”
regulatory approval, expected early in 2025.
Matthew Hare, CEO of Zzoomm, told Broadband Journal: “With our clear focus on serving happy customers with brilliant broadband, Zzoomm has delivered for a number of years industry leading organic growth across its network. We have consistently stated our strategy is to grow organically and by M&A in this fragmented market. He went on, “An enlarged business with the operational and financial infrastructure, benefitting from the economies of scale, as well as a management team with an exceptional track record, we will have an excellent platform to combine with other altnets in the near future as well as driving organic growth faster.”
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