Aquiss Launch Freedom Fibre Based UK FTTP Broadband Plans, 8Gbps for Biz
Shropshire-based UK broadband ISP Aquiss has announced that they’ve launched an additional range of internet access packages based off Freedom Fibre’s network. This has so far deployed a 10Gbps capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network to cover 350,000 premises across parts of England and Wales (aspiration to reach 1 million premises by 2030).
The internet provider, which already supplies services via Openreach, CityFibre and FullFibre Ltd’s FTTP networks, appears to be offering two residential packages via Freedom Fibre that start from just £36 a month for speeds of 500Mbps (average) on a 12-month minimum contract term (discounted to £16pm for the first 2 months). The second package then charges £42 (£22pm for the first 2 months) for their top 900Mbps tier.
All packages include symmetric service speeds, unlimited usage, a 12-month minimum contract term, a pledge of no mid-contract price rises, a static IPv4 address and static IPv6 addresses (/56). But new customers will be expected to supply their own broadband router and the 500Mbps package attaches a £60 one-off activation fee, which rises to £120 for 900Mbps.
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Aquiss added that they can now also offer business customers lightning-fast broadband speeds of up to 8Gbps via Freedom Fibre’s network, although this will set you back £475 +vat per month (plus £500 one-off activation) on a 12-month term. This is quite pricey for regular FTTP lines (most likely due to the wholesale side costs, rather than Aquiss) and we couldn’t see a strong Service Level Agreement (SLA).
“We are delighted to partner with Freedom Fibre to bring unparalleled broadband speeds and reliability to our business customers,” said Martin Pitt, MD of Aquiss. “This collaboration allows us to deliver up to 8Gbps connectivity, enabling businesses in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and North Shropshire to unlock new opportunities, enhance productivity, and stay ahead in a competitive market.”
Mark is a professional technology writer, IT consultant and computer engineer from Dorset (England), he also founded ISPreview in 1999 and enjoys analysing the latest telecoms and broadband developments. Find me on X (Twitter), Mastodon, Facebook, BlueSky, Threads.net and Linkedin.
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APFN next? 🙂
Probably not as I don’t think they are available via Veloxserv who Aquiss use
I have to say how impressed I’ve been with Aquiss. I signed up to their 2.5 Gbps plan on CityFibre.
Shortly after signing-up, the MD (Martin?) called me up to discuss the install and we ended up having a conversation in which he took the time to tell me all about the technology of how CityFibre worked.
This “small company” approach made such a refreshing change to trying to deal with vast organisations like Virgin.
I’d second that praise for Aquiss. I only have Openreach fibre available and whilst there are cheaper options available, the offer for new customers was attractive. I’ve been impressed at how quickly they respond to queries and all of which have come direct from the boss Martin. Quite happy to have my own choice of router which integrated better into my home network setup.
I’ll third the praise for Aquiss. Yeah, they’re not cheapest. But that’s not the ballpark they play in. On the extremely rare occasion it has gone down (and was entirely my own fault) lemme tell you it’s awesome to have Martin respond within 5 minutes and have connectivity back and a happy child and home worker.
Completely agree with the positive comments about Aquiss. I moved from VMo2 as I’d finally had enough of the constant issues and appalling customer service. The whole process was stress free and I haven’t had reason to speak to them in 6 months! Unheard of whilst I was with VMo2, I was on the phone at least once a month.