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Without the people below and others not mentioned MS3 would not exist today. The first person to mention is Mike Harlington, he helped design the first initial core route using google maps and came up with using a route across the Humber Bridge to interconnect with Virgin Media in Barton. He also helped get our initial relationship with C&W/Vodafone going which took another 18 months of dialogue after he left to agree a 10-year master services agreement, tail circuits, Colo hosting and later mast sites.  Mike left MS3 to pursue other opportunities before any network was even properly designed or built. Vodafone helped MS3 get started and its special thanks to Nicola Graham, Mark Brownscombe, Rob Leenderts, Ian Collier, Richard Daniels and Dave Thompson, who provided support, help and guidance. The very first MS3 employee was Matt Jessop who helped enormously with his skill and expertise, he was one of the rocks that formed the foundation that MS3 was built upon. Councillor Phil Webster was always a loyal and staunch supporter of MS3 and was the driving force behind MS3 getting a wayleave from the Humber Bridge Board to put fibre cables through the ducts in the Humber Bridge, without this MS3 would not have been able to get started.  Our first location was at Scale lane in the City Centre before we moved to Owen House in Hessle. Sam Hales started with MS3 at this point to do marketing, this was to raise the profile and one of Sams ideas was to sponsor the ground of Hull KR so it became MS3 Craven Park as well as having a huge banner outside one side of the ground, which was impressive and followed by others since. Sam grew with the Company and its fair to say that without him and his drive, MS3 would have failed. He is MS3, it is in his DNA, no one person has done more for MS3 than him.  Ben Tarbotton also joined the Company around this time on the recommendation of Mark Rozenbroek, he helped provide some professional accountancy and a much-needed finance perspective. Welch Civils, John OConnor and Phil Jones, helped enormously at this point as they not only believed in what we were trying to achieve but helped turn idea into reality with their extensive civils experience and capability. The first metres of the core network were starting to be built and of course we started with a box outside of KCOMs office in the City Centre.    Roland Reindeer (who sadly died a couple of years later and is missed enormously, the nicest and funniest person you could ever hope to meet) and Henri Van Dommele who believed and bought into the idea. After Rolands death Henri stood by MS3 and without his continued support, commitment and financial support MS3 would have failed.  Mike Coakwell and Conrad Wood for their stellar service and hard work in establishing MS3. Many others helped and supported us on our journey, too many to mention but they haven’t been forgotten and the part that they played in the history of MS3. Will there be a third part?

It's been a busy month for our Group CEO, Igor Leprince. He is back with the latest insights in his ‘The month that was…’ series! There’s lots of exciting projects happening right now, with well-deserved recognition and awards too. Here’s a look into what went on this month: •Connectivity in NYC with the MTA: We announced the launch of mobile service connectivity throughout the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) 42nd Street Shuttle line. A groundbreaking move that ensures Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile customers will now have full cell service in one of the system's most traveled tunnels. •Connected Britain awards: We had an amazing double award win at the Connected Britain Access Innovation awards. Firstly, for our partnership with Transport for London, delivering 4G and 5G across the London Underground. And secondly, for our support on Sunderland City Council’s Digital Inclusion Programme earned us the Community Improvement Award, enhancing digital access for over 200,000 residents. •Board updates from California: We had a busy board week in California, as one of our key locations for our US and Global business. The week consisted of in-depth reviews and our progress after the first 2 months of the financial year. Including, a deep dive into our pipeline against our FY25 and our long-term growth plans, our ongoing TfL project, important strategic developments of our business and much more. This is just an overview of how September looked at Boldyn Networks. All of this and much more, including a usual round off with a recommended book and an insight into what’s to come! Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/QVR150TE9zp #Connectivity #ConnectedFuture #FY25

Finally, we have coverage underground! It's truly gratifying to be part of a company that plays a crucial role in delivering 5G services to both the public and emergency responders throughout the London Underground. The system will host the new Emergency Services Network (ESN), which when fully operational, will give first responders immediate access to life-saving data, images and information in live situations and emergencies on the frontline. https://lnkd.in/eU7JrkyB #TfL #5G Transport for London LB Foster Europe

Exciting update! Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC) in Texas is now leveraging innovative solutions from Tyler Technologies and Carbyne to enhance their service to the community. With advanced tools like real-time visual insights and precise location tracking, dispatchers can now act faster and more accurately, ensuring every second counts in critical moments. This achievement builds on SWRCC’s proud legacy of innovation, from launching their regional public safety system in 2005 to creating a fiber optic network that connects communities seamlessly since 2006. Congratulations to SWRCC for driving progress and prioritizing community safety.    #InnovationInAction #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafety

Ricardo caught up with Steve Taylor at the Rio Grande Guardian to give an update on the RGV Broadband Coalition's work to ensure every household without broadband connectivity is counted in the broadband maps that will determine BEAD funding in Texas. 🎦 Watch in the interview to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gH9y-xBd #SouthTexas #RioGrandeValley #Broadband #InternetForAll

Connecting Hoosiers: 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 $81.5𝘔 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. Indiana has allocated $81.5 million through the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program to enhance high-speed broadband in unserved and underserved areas. This funding, combined with additional contributions from providers, will total $216 million and extend service to over 34,000 homes and businesses. • Comcast: Receives $9.4M for projects in multiple counties. • Charter: Receives $9.3M, the second-largest award. • Surf Internet: Wins $8.5M, continuing its successful track record. • Berry Comm: Awarded $7M for statewide deployments. • AT&T: Secures nearly $6.6M. Other recipients include Brightspeed, Frontier, Clay County RTC, and several rural electric cooperatives and small providers. In total, 17 providers will receive funding. Get the scoop on all the winners and their contributions with Telecompetitor.🌽 #ruralbroadband #funding

The Dream Trust UK has adopted a traditional red telephone kiosk from BT in Pinner, Middlesex and they are turning it into a community library and careers noticeboard. Watch this short film about it's development and future use.

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program is about to pour unprecedented funding into the industry that builds and maintains internet infrastructure — but that industry is in desperate need of skilled workers. BEAD's financial funnel has slowed, and shovels aren't likely to hit the streets till late next year or 2026, but according to industry veteran Scott Woods, "the time is now" to start looking into these job opportunities. At this year's Mountain Connect held in Denver, Colorado, we spoke with Woods, who heads Public-Private Partnerships with Ready.net, and heard his take on BEAD funding and how the states are planning and creating jobs for the next generation of the broadband workforce. "My message is simple," he said. "The time is now. There are states and private entities that are looking to train folks right now. Don't be afraid to step out there and try something new... This is just the beginning, but there's gonna be a huge demand for this." Read Broadband Nation's latest article titled "'The time is now' - job openings are here despite BEAD stalls" by Tommy Clift. https://lnkd.in/gj9aJWDN

If you reside in Georgia, you may be interested in my company's recent expansion. Comcast has invested $7 million in a major network infrastructure project in Kingsland. Now, the city's surrounding region is providing high-speed internet to some areas. "As we usher in Comcast's arrival, we embrace a future where high-speed internet and unparalleled telecommunication services are not just a luxury but a fundamental necessity for our residents, businesses, and institutions. In an era defined by connectivity, the importance of robust internet infrastructure cannot be overstated." ~ Kingsland City Manager Lee H. Spell Georgia is not the only state where we continue to invest to provide up to 1.2 gigabits per second for residential customers and up to 100 gigabits for businesses. Let's connect here on LinkedIn to power those possibilities together. #enterprisesolutions #networkexpansion #internet #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

If you reside in Georgia, you may be interested in my company's recent expansion. Comcast has invested $7 million in a major network infrastructure project in Kingsland. Now, the city's surrounding region is providing high-speed internet to some areas. "As we usher in Comcast's arrival, we embrace a future where high-speed internet and unparalleled telecommunication services are not just a luxury but a fundamental necessity for our residents, businesses, and institutions. In an era defined by connectivity, the importance of robust internet infrastructure cannot be overstated." ~ Kingsland City Manager Lee H. Spell Georgia is not the only state where we continue to invest to provide up to 1.2 gigabits per second for residential customers and up to 100 gigabits for businesses. Let's connect here on LinkedIn to power those possibilities together. #enterprisesolutions #networkexpansion #internet #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast