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Hampshire-based alternative network and UK ISP toob, which has built a gigabit speed Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) based broadband network across parts of South England and also harnesses CityFibre’s network in other areas, has today agreed a new partnership to offer a digital landline service via Phonely’s VoIP platform.
Under the agreement, new and existing customers will be referred to Phonely’s UK-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) if they need a home phone service. The service itself claims to offer crystal-clear call quality, advanced calling features (e.g. scam protection, automatic call blocking, call forwarding via the Phonely app etc.) and flexible package options.
Customers of the service will be able to keep their existing phone number, allowing them to upgrade without disrupting how people reach them. Phonely is now available to toob customers at an add-on price via the Phonely website, with VoIP packages starting from £9.97 a month, depending on customers’ needs.
Nick Parbutt, toob CEO and Founder, said:
“Delivering reliable, affordable connectivity is at the forefront of everything we do at toob. By partnering with Phonely, we can ensure customers wanting voice services are supported by a trusted provider while we remain focused on what we do best – delivering award-winning broadband.”
The alternative network operator is currently being financed through equity from funds managed and advised by the Amber Infrastructure Group, as well as a large amount of debt financing provided by Ares Management’s Infrastructure Debt (here). At the end of 2024 this mix of equity and debt reflected a total commitment of £395 million.