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Shropshire-based UK broadband ISP Aquiss has announced that they’ve launched an additional range of internet access packages based off Freedom Fibre’s network. This has so far deployed a 10Gbps capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network to cover 350,000 premises across parts of England and Wales (aspiration to reach 1 million premises by 2030).
The internet provider, which already supplies services via Openreach, CityFibre and FullFibre Ltd’s FTTP networks, appears to be offering two residential packages via Freedom Fibre that start from just £36 a month for speeds of 500Mbps (average) on a 12-month minimum contract term (discounted to £16pm for the first 2 months). The second package then charges £42 (£22pm for the first 2 months) for their top 900Mbps tier.
All packages include symmetric service speeds, unlimited usage, a 12-month minimum contract term, a pledge of no mid-contract price rises, a static IPv4 address and static IPv6 addresses (/56). But new customers will be expected to supply their own broadband router and the 500Mbps package attaches a £60 one-off activation fee, which rises to £120 for 900Mbps.
Aquiss added that they can now also offer business customers lightning-fast broadband speeds of up to 8Gbps via Freedom Fibre’s network, although this will set you back £475 +vat per month (plus £500 one-off activation) on a 12-month term. This is quite pricey for regular FTTP lines and we couldn’t see a strong Service Level Agreement (SLA).
“We are delighted to partner with Freedom Fibre to bring unparalleled broadband speeds and reliability to our business customers,” said Martin Pitt, MD of Aquiss. “This collaboration allows us to deliver up to 8Gbps connectivity, enabling businesses in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and North Shropshire to unlock new opportunities, enhance productivity, and stay ahead in a competitive market.”