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CityFibre extends partnership with VodafoneThree n Supporting VodafoneThree’s £11bn investment to build the UK’s best network, CityFibre secures new mobile network transmission contract to enable 5G Standalone ambitions n This builds on CityFibre’s position as a preferred supplier of digital infrastructure, supporting VodafoneThree’s retail broadband services, enabling greater capacity, faster speeds and innovative new retail broadband products n The long-term partnership makes the most of CityFibre’s growing full fibre network, at over 4.7m premises today with plans to reach more than 8m
future, enabling our partners to deliver an unbeatable service to their customers. CityFibre has grown with Vodafone and Three’s support, becoming the UK’s wholesale provider of choice, and we are delighted to be a key part of VodafoneThree’s vision as it continues to invest and innovate.” Max Taylor, CEO, VodafoneThree, said: “Our mission is to build the UK’s best network and connect every nation, every community, in every corner of the UK, taking 5G Standalone further than any other operator. This partnership with CityFibre supports our ambitions and includes enabling VodafoneThree’s continued growth in the broadband market, bringing our fastest, most reliable broadband to customers in more places.
first in the UK, and the companies have worked closely together to develop the market. Over 330,000 Vodafone residential broadband customers are already connected to CityFibre, with services including Vodafone’s ultrafast 2.2Gbps symmetrical home broadband service, available exclusively on CityFibre’s 10Gb XGS-PON network. These market- leading broadband services are enabling Vodafone to achieve a high rate of take- up over CityFibre’s footprint. As VodafoneThree continues to grow and roll out new services, CityFibre will remain a preferred supplier in areas where its network is available, with potential opportunities to support selected VodafoneThree mobile sites as part of their £11bn investment programme to build the UK’s best network. Simon Holden, CEO, CityFibre, said: “CityFibre has digital infrastructure built for the
CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, extended its long-term partnership with VodafoneThree in July, becoming a preferred supplier for network transmission to connect a number of its mobile sites across the UK underpinning
its ambitious 5G Standalone build. CityFibre’s digital infrastructure will
support VodafoneThree’s retail broadband services, the fastest growing in the UK, and reaches over 4.7m premises today. The agreement also includes CityFibre’s future network growth, which will exceed 8m premises, enabling VodafoneThree’s continued growth in the broadband market. Vodafone anchored CityFibre’s nationwide residential full fibre rollout, the
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Mid Wales business parks to benefit from fibre and skills upgrade BT has announced the signing of a new
Beyond the identified business parks, the network build will also enable additional nearby homes and businesses to upgrade to full fibre as the network is extended through the area. This will further expand access to gigabit-capable broadband and maximise the wider benefits of the investment across the region. Under the contract, BT will design and build a full-fibre network capable of supporting download speeds of up to 1Gbps, with the flexibility to meet future demand. The network will be open access, meaning businesses will not be tied to a single provider and can choose broadband services of their choice from a range of Internet Service Providers,
The project forms part of the Growing Mid Wales Digital Programme and the wider Mid Wales Growth Deal – a £110m investment from the UK and Welsh Governments – to support economic growth across the region. Crucially, the project focuses on business park properties that are not included in existing commercial broadband rollouts or other publicly funded programmes. This ensures the investment delivers clear added value by focusing on sites that would otherwise miss out on high-quality broadband. Full-fibre connectivity will be delivered to key employment sites across Ceredigion and Powys.
contract with Growing Mid Wales to deliver full fibre broadband access for business parks across Mid Wales. The Business Park Full Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) Project is a major step forward in bringing gigabit-capable broadband to business parks across Ceredigion and Powys. The project will deliver fast, reliable and future-proof full- fibre broadband to business parks that currently lack access to gigabit-capable connectivity. This investment will help local businesses grow, improve productivity and remain competitive in an increasingly digital economy.
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