ISP Zen Internet Signs Deal to Harness MS3’s UK Full Fibre Network UPDATE

Rochdale-based UK broadband ISP Zen Internet has today announced that MS3 have become the latest alternative network to sign a wholesale partnership deal. The move means that Zen’s customers will soon be able to order packages via the new FTTP network and no doubt the altnet will also join their Fibre Hub (network aggregation platform for use by other ISPs).

The Fibre Hub already offered access to a Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) based broadband footprint of over 20 million premises via infrastructure providers Openreach, CityFibre, ITS Technology, Freedom Fibre, Sky Business Wholesale and Trooli. But today’s agreement will further expand its reach for Zen’s partners and also provide greater access to their own retail base.

Hull-based alternative UK network operator MS3 has so far deployed their full fibre broadband network across 234,000 premises (212,500 RFS) in the North of England – mostly around the Hull (East Yorkshire) and Lincolnshire regions – and recently announced connecting their 20,000th customer to the network, which is offered via several partner ISPs; now including Zen Internet.

Zen Internet hasn’t yet revealed any details of the broadband packages or prices they’ll be offering to customers on the new network, which won’t be known until they go live during early 2026. Zen’s implementation of new altnets often occurs gradually and in phases, rather than all at once, so after they go live it may still take a bit longer for everything to be fully integrated.

Credits to Thinkbroadband for spotting this development. In addition, Zen Internet said they expected to sign another alternative network to their platform in November 2025.

UPDATE 12:08pm

The official press release has now dropped into our inbox.

Richard Tang, Founder and CEO of Zen Internet, said:

“At Zen we want to give customers and partners the widest possible choice of full fibre networks, wherever they are in the UK. Partnering with MS3 is another major step towards that goal and it will now be full steam ahead to get the network and systems integrated. Its strong regional presence, commitment to customer service and community values makes MS3 a natural fit for Zen. Together, we’ll give people and businesses in Hull, North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire a real alternative – great service, fair prices and future-proof connectivity.”

Guy Miller, CEO of MS3 Networks, said:

“Zen is a partner we’ve admired for a long time. It’s an amazing brand with such great history with a retail route, as well as a successful channel model. Its reputation for excellent service and its B Corp commitment aligns perfectly with our own values. By joining forces, we’re making it easier for customers who have previously been under served to access the high-quality fibre services they deserve, with a focus on simplicity, value and reliability.”