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Latest: AltNets’ numbers are still stable as major broadband players are less than impressive. Watch Senior UK Analyst Veronica Speiser give the latest update on UK ISP & Network Supplier metrics. https://lnkd.in/eU3PVSeF #fibre #broadband #altnets #fullfibre #pointopic #projectgigabit #telecom

Our weekly newsletter rounds up the top fibre industry news that broke during the week. This edition features news from B4RN - Broadband for the Rural North Ltd, UK Fibre Networks Ltd, Trenches Law, Lightning Fibre, Point Topic Ltd #isp #altnet #fullfibre #fibreprovider #ffttp #fibrebroadband #fibre #internet #telecomsector #channelpartner #networks #gigabit

Watch out Senior UK Analyst Veronica Speiser give a video update on fixed broadband availability and affordability in the UK, tracking the progress between the end of March 2024 and the end of June 2024. https://lnkd.in/eMjzUQe2 #fttp #ftth #broadband #broadbandavailability #telco #telecoms #telecommunications #fibre #gigabitbritain

The highest FTTH/B broadband subscriber growth rates in Q1 2024 were in Algeria, Belgium, and Dominican Republic, all of which recorded growth in double figures. https://lnkd.in/d6xhAVtf #fttp #ftth #fttb #broadband

A new analysis looking at entry level broadband pricing disparities across the UK. Residents in some areas can get full fibre for less than £13 a month while in others the cheapest options are FTTC or even ADSL for more than twice the price. #broadbandavailability #broadbandpricing

🔍 UK FTTP Coverage Update - Q2 2024 🔍 As of the end of Q2 2024, Full Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) coverage has reached 22.3 million premises, or 67.7% of all UK locations—a significant increase from 64.6% at the end of Q1 2024. Key Highlights: 🌐 Expanding Access: 7.7 million premises now have access to two or more FTTP networks, with 1 million covered by three or more fibre networks. 📈 Regional Leadership: The North continues to lead the UK in FTTP rollout, with substantial growth across the region. 🏘️ Local Authority Advances: 77.5% of local authorities have now achieved 50% or higher FTTP coverage, up from 71.8% just three months earlier. 📊 Top Performers: Birmingham, Wigan, and Dudley added the most FTTP premises this quarter, with notable increases of 24K, 21K, and 16K respectively. 🚀 Remarkable Growth in Lincoln: Lincoln saw a dramatic rise in FTTP coverage, jumping from 58.4% in Q1 to 80.8% in Q2. 🥇 Competitive Choices: Nationwide, 1.6 million premises can now choose between two or more fibre alternative networks, with almost 124K served by three or more. Openreach's Impact: 🌍 Openreach's full fibre network now extends to 43.4% of all UK premises. #fttp #broadband #fibre #openreach

🔍 UK FTTP Coverage Update - Q2 2024 🔍 As of the end of Q2 2024, Full Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) coverage has reached 22.3 million premises, or 67.7% of all UK locations—a significant increase from 64.6% at the end of Q1 2024. Key Highlights: 🌐 Expanding Access: 7.7 million premises now have access to two or more FTTP networks, with 1 million covered by three or more fibre networks. 📈 Regional Leadership: The North continues to lead the UK in FTTP rollout, with substantial growth across the region. 🏘️ Local Authority Advances: 77.5% of local authorities have now achieved 50% or higher FTTP coverage, up from 71.8% just three months earlier. 📊 Top Performers: Birmingham, Wigan, and Dudley added the most FTTP premises this quarter, with notable increases of 24K, 21K, and 16K respectively. 🚀 Remarkable Growth in Lincoln: Lincoln saw a dramatic rise in FTTP coverage, jumping from 58.4% in Q1 to 80.8% in Q2. 🥇 Competitive Choices: Nationwide, 1.6 million premises can now choose between two or more fibre alternative networks, with almost 124K served by three or more. Openreach's Impact: 🌍 Openreach's full fibre network now extends to 43.4% of all UK premises. #fttp #broadband #fibre #openreach

💷 Point Topic has published our Q2 2024 UK Broadband affordability update, looking at entry-level tariffs of 90+ ISPs across 1.7m postcodes. 🥁Drumroll please...Community Fibre has topped our list coming in at £12.50/month for a symmetrical 35 Mbps full fibre service that is available across over 4k 'Small Areas' of the UK. 🖥 We also provide an update as to the current state of play of UK FTTP and gigabit-capable coverage, which areas have seen the strongest gains in the quarter along with retail connectivity. #ukbroadband #afforadability #fttp #fullfibre #lsoa #localauthorities #pricing #fullfibrecoverage #gigabitcapable #communityfibre #bt #ee #virginmedia #sky #talktalk #altnets https://lnkd.in/exmgwqav

As of June 2024, BDUK has awarded 32 Project Gigabit contracts worth £1.4bn in Government funding. The contracts will aim to cover c.785k premises in hard-to-reach or commercially underserved areas in England. In April 2024, Point Topic received postcode data on 30 of the awarded contracts through a Department of Science, Information and Technology (DSIT) Freedom of Information request1. https://lnkd.in/evFFNzuj #projectgigabit #bduk #broadband

The End of 'Nebenkostenprivileg': What It Means for Germany's Broadband Market At the end of June 2024, Germany will witness the termination of the 'Nebenkostenprivileg', a policy of the German Telekommunikationsgesetz (TKG), that has long allowed landlords to include cable TV costs in the additional expenses (Nebenkosten) tenants pay alongside their rent. Although planned since 2021, the deadline for tenants to arrange for their own cable TV contracts is now (right in the middle of the Euros!). Here’s what to expect: Increased Consumer Choice and Competition 🥊 The abolition of the 'Nebenkostenprivileg' will alter the dynamics of how broadband and cable TV services are offered and consumed. Tenants will no longer be automatically signed up for a specific cable TV provider chosen by their landlord. Instead, they will have the freedom to select their own providers. This shift will foster a more competitive market as providers vie for individual customers rather than securing bulk agreements with landlords. Cable TV providers that previously relied on the bulk billing model might face challenges as the market adjusts. As brought up by the ‘Verbraucherschutzzentrale’ (a German consumer protection agency), Cable TV providers were opposed to this change and fear for lost revenue. Alternatives like DVB-T2, IPTV streaming, satellite television, but also Germany's growing number of FTTP networks, are likely to see a boost. Lack in Consumer Awareness ❓ Consumer awareness for the change, despite the early announcement period, seems to be limited. A recent poll by streaming provider Zattoo and YouGov shows a worrying 34% of consumers unsure whether their TVs will remain switched on in July. Unfortunately, such lack of awareness is common, as Point Topic's own survey showed similar numbers in a poll on awareness with regards to “full fibre” tariffs. A sizeable market segment 📊 According to Eurostat, Germany sits at the bottom end of the ladder when it comes to residents living in self-owned property, with 50.9% of residents being tenants. Of these, a large majority are living in so-called Mehrfamilienhäusern (apartment buildings). With 19.9m households in Germany and a standard Vodafone Cable TV package costing between EUR 6.99 and EUR 12.99 per month, I estimate this could open up a market theoretically worth up to EUR 722m - EUR 1.34 billion annually. Read the whole post (with charts) on https://lnkd.in/gpgKnNyB https://lnkd.in/gpgKnNyB