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Hull-based alternative UK network operator MS3, which has deployed their full fibre (FTTP) broadband ISP network across 234,000 premises (207k RFS) in the North of England, has announced that they’ve just connected their 20,000th customer in the Hull and Humber region (up from 19,000 on 3rd July 2025).
The announcement partly reflects the fact that MS3 has been focusing more on commercialisation of their existing network than rolling out new fibre over the past few months (here). At the same time it’s clear that quite a few people in the region do appreciate the fact that they now have more choice than KCOM’s local network.
Tony Jopling, MS3’s COO, said (Thisishull): “Our investment in the rollout of our full fibre network across Hull and beyond was a direct result of the long-standing monopoly in the region. We’ve always known market competition would benefit local residents by improving service quality and driving down prices, and the news of the 20,000th connection to our network is a clear sign that’s been the case. We’re delighted to have saved local people millions of pounds in recent years.”