Taylor Franks (M.ISP)

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SHAKING UP UK BROADBAND: NETOMNIA AND BRSK’S GAME-CHANGING DEAL Big news in the UK broadband world: Netomnia and Brsk are joining forces in what's being called the biggest merger yet among alternative network providers. This move is part of the industry's bid to give BT and Virgin Media O2 a run for their money in the full-fibre rollout across the country. The companies struck the deal last week, creating one of the largest "altnets" out there. Investors have been pouring billions into these altnets, hoping to challenge the big players. With the focus shifting from just laying down fibre to actually signing up customers, this kind of consolidation was pretty much expected. Everyone’s looking to get a return on their investment in the digital upgrade. We've seen other big moves recently too. For example, CityFibre announced it was buying Lit Fibre back in March, and Virgin Media O2 agreed to take over Upp in September. In this deal, Brsk will come under Netomnia’s parent company, Substantial Group, but it’ll still run independently with Brsk's CEO, Giorgio Iovino, staying in charge. They’re also creating a new wholesale company to combine their networks and potentially bring other altnets on board. Jeremy Chelot, CEO of Substantial, Netomnia, and their sister company YouFibre, said this merger is a major step towards becoming the UK’s third-largest full-fibre network, aiming to compete with Openreach and Virgin Media O2. Chelot mentioned that the market has been pretty fragmented with many small players, leading to uncertainty. This deal aims to create a more stable competitive environment, and they’re open to further consolidations. Currently, their full-fibre services reach 1.5 million premises with 140,000 customers already connected. They’re planning to use up to £900 million in debt to expand to 3 million premises and around 500,000 customers by the end of 2025. Iovino added that merging will help them break even on earnings a lot sooner and make the group an attractive consolidator in the market. The merger is set to be finalised soon, pending regulatory approval. No job cuts are expected. By the end of 2023, altnets collectively reached 12.9 million premises and had 2 million customers. #broadband #consolidation #netomnia #brsk #altnets

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As the market matures we have been asked more and more whether our platform works with different voip phones (hardware and soft phones). The answer is yes (with a couple of caveats against age and whether the previous supplier had put passwords in etc). We are hardware independent. This means migrating from one VOIP supplier to ourselves is becoming easier. As the industry moves from PSTN to VOIP and now more VOIP to VOIP worth keeping in mind, and can help with the cost of migration. #uc #voip #migration #greencredentials

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Monday Musings : Network Automation with 4 RAN Vendors! With 3 options for every session (Track A, B and Exhibition/Networking space) it’s impossible to catch every session, so I’m catching up with last weeks FutureNet World on demand.   ThreeUK CNO Iain Milligan’s fireside chat with Erol Hepsaydir, teased out several significant points. 🎤That AI might be a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ if used over-enthusiastically as a magic bullet. Don't overhype. 🎤That networks can be built with rather poor routing inefficiencies which wouldn’t normally be identified through desktop review, but AI can objectively tease out and reduce ‘lost latency’. 🎤That having 4 tRAN (Traditional RAN) vendors in one area (Nokia 3G, Samsung 4G, Huawei 4G&5G and Ericsson 4G&5G) is not something that AI can really get it’s teeth into. But having a network with common SW in an area would be an opportunity. Inadvertently Iain had identified an undervalued benefit of (Open) vRAN. Iain talked about a great Ericsson tool, but this can clearly be applied only in the Ericsson sites. There’s often a (selfish?) bias in how traditional RAN vendors present a ‘single hand to shake’, as though there is only ever a single vendor in the (RAN) network. But – even excluding the one-off HRV impact in the 3UK network – networks are almost always in the throes of swap. A typical deployment takes 3.5 to 4.5 years and happens every 7-10 years. ThreeUKs case demonstrates that the tRAN vendors erroneous implication that swaps are quick and are completed negates some of their claims. Nokia equipment from 2000’s and Samsung equipment from 2013 is still live. So if these sites were built as Open vRAN, the SW in an entire city (or county or country) could be swapped, and the legacy radios talk to the new vDU SW vendor. Now either through vDU vendor apps – or 3rd party xApps and rApps – the MNO or carrier can optimise the network holistically.  #EveryDaysaSchoolDay #Mobile 🤳🏼 #Telecommunications #vRAN #Infrastructure Previous Post: https://lnkd.in/e5gVU5SS

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The more I speak with people within the UK&I FTTx space. The more I wonder why we do not follow this approach to infill gaps. Thoughts? #GISTop3Tips

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As the capacity demand in submarine network evolves this brings with it evolutions in the client rates used, how users access cables and how they are managed. Richard Norris describes the considerations as submarine networks go through this evolution.

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State of the US fixed Broadband market in 2024 This week, Jonathan Chaplin visited Roger Entner and Don Kellogg to discuss US fixed broadband in the spring of 2024. 1. The US Fixed broadband rate is coming down from 2.7% as subsidy programs taper off. 2. Historically, The maximum US reach for mass market technology has been 96%, the peak number for fixed telephony. 3. Cable faces the challenge of addressing the culturally related customer service proposition or the technology-related speed and reliability proposition. 4. Consumers who subscribe to a fiber provider that advertises symmetrical capabilities think they need it more than consumers with different fiber providers. 5. Spectrum assets are crucial when looking at further redefinitions of the competitive landscape. An insightful episode on the state of fixed Broadband in the US. #5G #FWA #Fiber #Cable #DigitalDivide John Yazlle | Paul Challoner | Jaime Gomezjurado

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Allison Kirkby, Chief Executive, commenting on the results, said “BT Group built and connected customers to our next generation networks at record speed and efficiency over the past year, while continuing to grow revenue and EBITDA. Having passed peak capex on our full fibre broadband rollout and achieved our £3 billion cost and service transformation programme a year ahead of schedule, we’ve now reached the inflection point on our long-term strategy.  “This delivery and greater capex efficiency gives us the confidence to provide new guidance for significantly increased short term cash flow and sets out a path to more than double our normalised free cash flow over the next five years. This enhanced cash flow allows us to increase our dividend for FY24 by 3.9% to 8.0 pence per share. We’re also setting a further £3bn of gross annualised cost savings to be reached by the end of FY29.  "As we move into the next phase of BT Group's transformation, we are sharpening our focus to be better for our customers and the country, by accelerating the modernisation of our operations, and by exploring options to optimise our global business. This will create a simpler BT Group, fully focused on connecting the UK, and well positioned to generate significant growth for all our stakeholders.” #bt #btgroup #uk #finance #financialresults #results #fullyear

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Use cases...... Wanting to upskill your team with real-world examples of 5G technology? We have over 30 use cases integrated with learning, that you can explore and where you can be quizzed on the knowledge gained. Perfect for new starters and learners who need to see how it actually works. Plus, it's a cost-effective solution that only takes around 3 hours to complete. Check out the video from Mpirical's YouTube channel to learn more. #5G #technology #upskill #learning #usecases #Mpirical #NetXplore https://lnkd.in/etUM3-UP

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Are you maximising the value from your VMware licensing spend? There have been recent changes to VMware licensing, including the shift from perpetual licenses to a subscription-based model. Make sure you fully understand the implications for your organisation. Illuminate your options with Insight. #VMware #Licenses #Software

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As the capacity demand in submarine network evolves this brings with it evolutions in the client rates used, how users access cables and how they are managed. Richard Norris describes the considerations as submarine networks go through this evolution.

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Many of the resellers I speak to who use legacy billing engines, often find it impossible to differentiate with their commercial propositions. It's time for a change with Tekton Billing!... Our ZOEY billing system gives you the control and flexibility to set your own commericals, independant from how you buy from your wholesale provider. No more arbitrary mark-ups or passing through the same bundles as your suppliers. Not only does this support unique retail propositions, but can also be leveraged to optimise profit margins. Purchasing minutes or data in bulk at a wholesale level, then using ZOEY to re-allocate to customers in smaller bundles, provides economies of scale with huge cost savings. One of our partners achieved a staggering 6-figure monthly saving with this technique! 🌐 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ekkQjh7X Your billing, your rules! Contact us today to learn more about ZOEY and revolutionize your billing strategy! ✨ #ZOEY #billing #billingsoftware #flexibility #telecoms

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We acknowledge BT's recent announcement to extend the switch-off deadlines from 2025 to 2027. While this move was not entirely unexpected, it remains frustrating for us and many other providers who have diligently worked to transition customers to replacement products and services in anticipation of the original 2025 deadline. As a business, we have consistently advocated for increased awareness of this transition, as the lack of communication with end users has led to significant confusion. Customers must receive clear messaging moving forward to fully understand the implications of the switch-off and the necessary steps to take. Despite the revised deadline, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the original timeline. Openreach will continue to raise prices, and we are urging businesses to move away from outdated services. Proactive communication is essential for a smooth and efficient transition. If you're in the dark about what the switch-off means for your business, get in touch. We're here to keep you informed. #bigswitchoff

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What is the opinion on MPO connectors? Are there any major issues you have run into when using these connectors? What is the approx increase in loss when using them? Anything else I may need to be aware of?

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Here at Microsoft UK HQ today in Reading. Learning about everything Azure and how the cloud computing platform can help revolutionise the way your data is stored and managed and can save you money. If this is something that you would like to know more about, please do not hesitate to get in touch to see how inTEC can integrate this into your business.

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Our Fast Fibre and SD-WAN are like peas in a pod, bangers and mash and Prince and the New Power Generation. It just makes sense. In this current economic climate, it can be tempting to reach for quick fixes for your business. But ensuring your business is future-fit is essential for long-term growth and safeguarding future revenue.    The good news is that TPG Telecom is all about helping you prepare for what’s ahead while remaining competitive. Here are two products I recommend doing just that:    Fast Fibre: This flexible solution can be tailored to fit your business needs and can easily be altered depending on your requirements. It boasts speeds of up to 10Gbps and comes with the option of wireless backup. Great for fostering productivity and client satisfaction.  SD-WAN: Whether your team’s in the office or working remotely, our 5G-ready SD-WAN doesn’t just deliver speed and reliability – it features advanced security to help protect your network. So you can work confidently knowing your business operation is configured to help you fight potential threats. Want to know more? Let’s connect phil.louey@tpgtelecom.com.au Empower your future, partner with us today. #businesstogether #tpgtelecom #digitaltransformation #peasinapod #bangersandmash #prince

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Following on from a comment by William Webb on yesterday’s post and article about #mobile wholesale, I came up with a possible scenario for how we might get to #openaccess #5G by non-regulatory means. I wonder if maybe an adventurous private equity company, utility or fibre telco makes an acquisition of an established MNO and its spectrum assets, and then does something interesting... For instance, imagine a scenario where the UK’s CMA stopping the proposed VF/3UK merger for competition reasons. (I think that would be a bad move, but not unlikely). But then, let’s say that a player like CityFibre raises more capital and buys 3UK instead, spinning off its retail business. It could then offer both FTTP and cellar wholesale - maybe just as an MVNO operation, but perhaps something more sophisticated for its ISP customers. This is all completely hypothetical - but it could be a way to transform the industry the same way FTTP has shaken up legacy wireline/cable markets Link to previous post & article: https://lnkd.in/eCNt_s_K

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