Freedom Fibre Expand UK Wholesale Broadband Partnership with PXC

Alternative network operator Freedom Fibre, which has so far grown their FTTP (XGS-PON) based gigabit broadband network to cover 350,000 premises across various parts of England and North Wales, has this morning announced the expansion of its established partnership with PlatformX Communications (formerly TalkTalk Wholesale).

The extended agreement is said to make Freedom Fibre services available to PXC’s partners (e.g. other broadband ISPs) through their suite of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Partners can now quote and order connectivity through PXC, providing more flexibility and new revenue opportunities across Freedom Fibre’s full fibre network in the North-West and Midlands.

The integration with PXC’s advanced APIs allows partners to check availability, place orders, and manage connections in real time. This brings faster responses with order updates in minutes, as well as automated end-to-end order management flows, and “enhanced” configuration tools that accelerate speed to market. It also provides access to a broader product catalogue with flexible pricing and streamlined billing, all without the need for separate supplier contracts.

Nathan Vautier, CEO at Freedom Fibre, said:

“Our partnership with PXC has always been rooted in a shared commitment to make fibre connectivity simpler and more accessible. This next stage of our collaboration brings that vision to life, uniting our network with PXC’s advanced APIs and channel reach. Together, we’re empowering partners to deliver choice, value and digital inclusion for both their customers.”

James Smith, CEO at PXC, said:

“We’re delighted to be bringing Freedom Fibre’s [CS1] residential connectivity to our partners in the North West and the Midlands. We’re proud to build on this long-standing relationship and offer our partners even more choice, with services from the North West’s foremost alternative connectivity provider.”

Interestingly, the announcement notes that Freedom Fibre services are available now to PXC partners across parts of Cheshire, North Shropshire, Greater Manchester and Staffordshire, with “further expansion planned as Freedom Fibre continues to grow its footprint“. The latter is interesting as the altnet recently suffered setbacks after scaling-back its build, cutting jobs (here) and withdrawing or reducing two of the government’s Project Gigabit contracts in Shropshire and Cheshire (here and here).