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Four Fern providers consolidate into single FTTP firm
9 February 2023
The UK fibre providers, owned by Fern Trading, are merging to help accelerate full-fibre delivery in the country.
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L-R – Alexander Fitzgerald, CEO, Cuckoo; Jarlath Finnegan, CEO, Giganet; Tommy Toner, Co-Founder, VP Product and Brand; Dan McClure, Co-Founder, VP Technology
Giganet, Cuckoo create 250 UK jobs, graduate training scheme
14 October 2022
The move is part of the providers’ missions to deliver faster, future-proof broadband across the UK.
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Giganet extends reach with Cuckoo acquisition
5 September 2022
The acquisition is in line with Giganet's UK growth strategy as part of the Fern fibre family, which also includes Jurassic, Swish, Allpoints Fibre and Vorboss.
Paul North, head of channel at Giganet
Giganet expands offering via channel partner programme
29 July 2022
UK ISP, Giganet is expanding business opportunities in the channel market with the introduction of a number of new FTTP and Ethernet offerings, thanks to its new Channel Partner Programme.
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UK telecoms industry commit to cost of living plan
28 June 2022
Some of the UK’s best-known broadband and mobile operators have agreed to a number of new commitments to help customers with the rising cost of living.
Partnership provides training for next-gen installation engineers
10 May 2022
Fareham College in the UK has partnered with ISP, Giganet to train, upskill and develop the next generation of fibre installation engineers.
Giganet invests in UK fibre installation training centre
4 April 2022
UK ISP, Giganet has opened a full fibre training centre in Whiteley, Hampshire.
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ISPs, providers act to counteract cost of living
4 February 2022
A number of broadband providers and ISPs have outlined their commitment to helping customers during the current cost of living crisis by freezing their prices for 2022.
(L-R) Steve Turner, Wesco sales director, Paul Brazel, Giganet CFO, Jarlath Finnegan, Giganet CEO, Mike Eccleston, Wesco VP & general manager EMEA – communications & security solutions, Rick Arsenault, Wesco VP & general manager – global service providers, broadband & wireless, Kevin Barry, Giganet chief network build officer, Gemma Reynolds, Wesco director of program management
Collaboration confirmed to support UK FTTH rollout
1 February 2022
UK ISP, Giganet has entered into a multi-year agreement with global supply chain solutions provider, Anixter to support the expansion of full fibre, hyperfast service delivery to premises throughout the UK.
Altnet body in membership boom
2 August 2021
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has achieved significant growth, gaining 32 members so far this year.
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