Fibre to the premises (FTTP) stories

NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.

EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.

NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.

Spitfire launches PSTN migration service to help UK firms leave legacy copper lines ahead of BT and Openreach’s revised 2027 switch-off.

NBN Co begins rolling out greener, faster Network Termination Devices that cut energy use by 33% and boost internet speeds for Aussie homes and businesses.

From September 2025, Optus will provide faster NBN speeds at no extra cost to eligible customers, alongside simplified plans and new perks including modem offers.

Exetel launches single AUD $80 broadband plan offering 500 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload with no promos or price hikes for FTTP and HFC users.

Superloop has been appointed to deliver and manage the digital network for Bradfield, a new city in Western Sydney set to house 10,000 homes.

NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.

NBN Co aims for net-zero emissions by 2045, accelerating its target from 2050 and committing to renewable energy and energy-efficient fibre upgrades across Australia.

Ethernity Networks has integrated its Remote OLT with Linux Foundation Broadband’s VOLTHA 2.12, promoting open, flexible fibre broadband solutions for CSPs and ISPs.

Swoop has launched its first Fibre-to-the-Premises network in Western Australia, connecting 1,000 homes in Seacrest Estate to ultra-fast broadband.

Commpete has backed the Australian Government's AUD $3 billion fibre upgrade while urging caution about its ambitious implementation and alternative technologies.

Superloop has secured three major PBSA contracts worth over AUD $20 million, including exclusive deals with Journal Student Living and Campus Living Villages.

Ethernity Networks has upgraded its UEP2025 edge platform with new PON optical line termination features, empowering operators to deploy fibre-based networks more efficiently.

The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.

Telecoms company Superloop partners with Investa to exclusively provide network infrastructure for over 1,100 future build-to-rent properties across two sites in Victoria, Australia.

Swoop Holdings revolutionises Australia's business communication with the launch of a ground-breaking Voice product, following its acquisition of Seventeen Services.

Many UK businesses risk disruption, potentially unprepared for the 2025 switch-off of the Public Switched Telephone Network, despite the urgent need for migration to digital services.

Gigaclear is set to bolster its telephony services in the UK through Oculeus' Retail Voice Management (RVM) solution.