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Alternative network operator Netomnia (Substantial Group), which has built their own full fibre broadband (FTTP) network to cover 3 million UK premises RFS (inc. 460,000 customers) and is currently in the process of being acquired by VMO2/nexfibre’s parents (here), have just been named the winner of the FTTH Europe 2026 Operator Award.
The telecoms regulator Ofcom has today approved a second licence variation to enable mobile operator VodafoneThree (Vodafone and Three UK) to provide Direct-to-Device (D2D) services using its licensed spectrum in the 900MHz band (i.e. using satellites to connect with regular 4G and 5G Smartphones – bringing mobile broadband, calls and text connectivity to the remotest areas).
Mobile network and broadband operator Vodafone (VodafoneThree) has today announced the launch of a new Scam Call Protection feature – available as part of their Secure Net Mobile service, which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify fraudulent, scam and nuisance calls before customers even pick up.
City-focused full fibre broadband ISP Hyperoptic, which claims to have deployed their FTTP/B network to cover 1.9 million UK homes (mostly across blocks of flats / MDUs), has today launched a new Rewards feature within its ‘My Account’ platform, giving customers access to “exclusive perks, discounts and offers at no extra cost“.
Sky UK has this morning announced the launch of their new Sky Smart Home services, which bundles several common internet-connected home devices (video doorbell and chime) and a supportive app service together in one bundle from just £5 a month (plus a £15 one-off upfront fee). Selected Sky TV and Sky Broadband customers can also get a 30% discount.
The Senior UK Plus Analyst for Point Topic, Veronica Speiser, has reportedly warned that smaller alternative broadband networks may have to raise their average revenue per user (ARPU) to approximately £45 per month just to breakeven. But most altnets are currently said to have ARPU’s of between £25 and £35, while larger operators operate within a wider range of £30 to £50.