FTTH in Europe

UK cable operator Virgin Media has trialled network technology that provides new ways to roll out multi-gigabit speeds.

Radius Payment Solutions has acquired Belfast-based independent operator, Rainbow Communications.

UK digital infrastructure provider, Openreach has selected the optical network monitoring system (ONMSi) from Viavi Solutions to accelerate its full-fibre broadband deployment across the country.

The UK’s Liverpool City region is to benefit from a full-fibre, gigabit-capable network following the announcement by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram of a £30m partnership.

UK cable operator Virgin Media is to hire more than 400 new employees in graduate, intern and apprenticeship roles this year.

British housebuilder, Barratt Developments has committed to ensuring that the majority of new sites built every year will have access to a full-fibre broadband service from multiple networks, with 18 ISPs to choose from.

Exfo has been chosen by Openreach to collaborate on its major initiative to accelerate full-fibre deployment, and enhance the quality of build and experience across the UK.

Openreach, the access network division of BT Group, is creating 5,300 UK-based engineering jobs, to be filled this year.

Operator, G.Network, is to invest more than £1bn in rolling out connectivity in London, UK following a successful fundraise.