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ITS Technology Launch 5Gbps Speeds via Ethernet over FTTP Service

Friday, Jan 24th, 2025 (10:04 am) - Score 1,280
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The ITS Technology Group, which operates various wholesale full fibre broadband and Ethernet networks (“Faster Britain“) across urban parts of the UK for businesses and ISPs, has today introduced both 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps symmetric speed tiers on their “FibreLight” Ethernet over FTTP (EoFTTP) service.

Just to recap. The operator’s XGS-PON-enabled (10Gbps capable) network is currently said to “pass” approximately 465,000 businesses (inc. commercial premises), and they often claim to “reach the rest” through their trusted operator partners’ infrastructure, which includes the likes of BTWholesale, Sky, PXC (TalkTalk Wholesale), and Virgin Media Business.

NOTE: ITS Technology has previously secured an investment of £145m from Aviva Investors (here and here), as well as £100m of debt financing from global investment firm Avenue Capital Group (here).

The FibreLight FTTP solution is just one of their product set, which is said to have been designed with “guaranteed ‘always on’ access to 20% of the ordered speed” (the remaining bandwidth is burstable, providing the performance demanded by businesses when they need it). FibreLight can be upgraded through enhanced service level agreements (SLA).

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The service is designed to “fill the gap between traditional leased line and broadband service offerings“, not least by providing “enhanced service capabilities compared to an FTTP broadband service, at a more competitive price point than leased line services“.

Pete England, Product Director at ITS, said:

“As we continue to invest heavily in the development of our business connectivity product portfolio, I am delighted that this now includes 2.5 and 5Gbps FTTP services.

“FibreLight has broken the mould. Instead of opting for an unspecified ‘minimum speed guarantee,’ our partners can rely on our Committed Information Rate (CIR) of 20%. This ensures their customers receive guaranteed service levels, combined with burstable bandwidth to maintain optimal performance and prevent slowdowns or interruptions.

“Our partners and their customers demand more than promises; they need assured performance. FibreLight provides exactly that, giving businesses the connectivity they need to thrive in an ever-evolving digital economy.”

The new products are offered with a fixed IPv4 address with upgrade options of enhanced business care level and value add services such as backup, voice (phone), additional fixed IPv4 addresses, and dedicated project management services for complex or multi-site projects.

NOTE: ITS’ wholesale model for business connectivity is a blended solution that allows their approved partners to access full fibre services through their partner portal for businesses across the UK.
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  1. Avatar photo Pheasant says:

    Hey Mark – sleepless night? Shirley the title is around the wrong way – should be Ethernet over FTTP

    1. Mark-Jackson Mark Jackson says:

      I think so, but I’m using the way they expressed the product name to me as “FibreLight FTTP over Ethernet service”.

    2. Avatar photo Chris says:

      Their press release is incorrect, likely written by someone from marketing with no technical knowledge. Earlier articles from them correctly refer to the product as Ethernet over FTTP.

    3. Avatar photo Leslie Nielsen says:

      “Don’t call me Shirley”

    4. Avatar photo Pete England says:

      Hi, Pete England (Product Director at ITS) here. Just to confirm that FibreLight sits alone in the market as the only UK wide Ethernet over FTTP service. Built purely for businesses this is a not your average FTTP as it is designed for modern business data connectivity needs for high performing connectivity suited to converged application needs. Guaranteed bandwidth for business critical/real-time apps and burst bandwidth for less critical or time sensitive apps

  2. Avatar photo Geoff Astell Sings says:

    Late filing accounts and FD left……

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