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Wildanet Enhances UK FTTP Broadband Network Testing and Monitoring

Tuesday, Sep 17th, 2024 (7:30 am) - Score 800
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Rural broadband ISP Wildanet has moved to improve their network testing and monitoring by adopting a solution from VIAVI, which will enable the operator to “detect and resolve any network issues quickly” on their new Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) infrastructure in Cornwall and Devon (England).

By the sounds of it, Wildanet intend to adopt VIAVI’s remote fibre test system, ONMSi, which will enable them to first verify the quality of its network as it is being built and then to monitor the fibre – “allowing Wildanet engineers to respond quickly to the exact location of an issue, should one arise.” Several other UK operators also use something similar.

NOTE: Wildanet is supported by an investment of £100m from Gresham House and £35m from the UK Infrastructure Bank. The company is home to 220 staff (double what they had 18-months ago), focusing their network upon Cornwall and Devon.

Justin Clark, Wildanet’s Chief Operating Officer, said:

“Our partnership with VIAVI allows us to leverage world-class technology and enhance the confidence we have that as we build our network we have that quality assurance built-in.”

The provider, which originally started life as a Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband provider in the same area, has more recently been deploying gigabit-capable full fibre broadband lines – both commercially and via public investment. Wildanet is estimated to have so far covered around 30,000 premises (Ready for Service), which puts them a bit behind the 50k target that was previously set for the end of 2023.

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In January 2023 the operator also secured the £36m state aid fuelled Project Gigabit broadband contract to cover more than 19,250 premises in Cornwall (here), which was followed in April 2024 by a £41.2m contract to connect 16,800 premises across the rest of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (here). Both are designed to complement their existing commercial build.

Residential customers of the service pay from £29 per month to receive a 200Mbps (40Mbps upload) package on a 24-month term with free installation, which rises to £69 if you want their top 900Mbps (200Mbps upload) package. The provider also offers a Social Tariff for those on state benefits, which gives you 50Mbps (20Mbps upload) speeds for just £19 per month on a 12-month contract.

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