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giffgaff enters full fibre broadband market
Virgin Media O2’s community-led MVNO giffgaff, has entered the fixed-line broadband market with the launch of a full-fibre service.
Three Business head of channel management is new Giacom mobile director of sales
Giacom has appointed Three Business Head of channel management Lisa Chapman-Smith as Director of Sales for Mobile.
CityFibre donates £40,000 to Cambridge community connectivity project
Full-fibre provider CityFibre has awarded £40,000 in grants to four charities through its new Community Fund scheme. Among the beneficiaries is Cambridge Online, which has received £40,000 to support its digital inclusion work. The funding targets communities included in Project Gigabit, the government’s initiative to deliver high-speed broadband to hard-to-reach areas. The Fund offers both small and
Gradwell Comms acquisition makes it a baker’s dozen for Onecom
Leading managed comms and cloud technology provider Onecom has acquired hosted voice, SIP, and connectivity specialists Gradwell Communications, marking Onecom’s 13th acquisition since 2020.
Comms Council UK appoints Magrathea Telecoms MD Tracey Wright as new Chair
Comms Council UK (CCUK), the trade association representing telecommunications companies that provide services to business and residential customers in the UK, has elected Magrathea Telecoms Managing Director, Tracey Wright, as its new Chair. She succeeds XConnect CEO Eli Katz, who steps down after 20 years and has been named Lifetime President by the CCUK Council.
Comms specialist Yappl to provide MoneySuperMarket with comparison data
Normanton-based business connectivity and communications provider Yappl has partnered with price comparison website MoneySuperMarket. This collaboration is designed to help businesses easily compare information on business mobile phones, SIMs, and tablets tailored to their specific requirements. Companies can filter options based on the number of devices needed, data allowances, and preferred network providers, simplifying the
Chess ups its Microsoft game with acquisition of Microsoft Certified Partner Silversands
Chess ICT has acquired Poole-based IT consultancy and Microsoft Certified Partner Silversands, which specialises in productivity software, Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, on-premises solutions, and devices. Founded in 1987, Silversands provides Microsoft technologies and support to around 100 enterprise and public sector clients, including NHS Trusts, the London Fire Brigade, and government departments. Its 29
Redsquid buys Aberdeen-based IT Hotdesk to increase Scotland presence
IT managed services provider Redsquid has acquired Aberdeen-based *IT Hotdesk to boost service offerings in the region. IT Hotdesk’s team and operations will be integrated into Redsquid’s existing structure. This is Redsquid’s third acquisition this year. In August Redsquid bought OptivITy, a managed service provider specialising in the film industry. In March it acquired Epoq
Lifecycle CEO Kelvin Chaffer hands over the role to chief commercial officer Liz Parry
Bllling systems provider Lifecycle Software, has appointed chief commercial officer Liz Parry as its new Chief Executive Officer. She takles over from Kelvin Chaffer, who is leaving the company after 23 years to become CEO of group company Neural Technologies specialising in revenue assurance. Lifecycle is an online charging system, billing and business support solution
Barclay Comms and BT Wholesale offer Northern Ireland businesses free full fibre upgrade.
Mobile News Awards winners Barclay Communications (Best B2B Dealer) and BT Wholesale (Best Wholesale Partner) have started a £6 million programme to upgrade 50,000 Northern Ireland businesses to high speed broadband this year. Businesses here who have access to full fibre to their premises can upogradetheir broadband at no extra cost to their monthly payments.