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Broadband operator AllPointsFibre Networks (APFN) has today signed a new deal with UK business ISP Onecom, which enables the internet service provider to provide business-grade Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) connections using APFN’s new aquila wholesale platform (an aggregated network using several operators).
Just to recap. Aquila now states that it’s available to c. 19 million UK homes and businesses, which is roughly in keeping with the respective network expansions of major partners at Openreach, BTWholesale and CityFibre. In addition, this platform also includes APFN’s own-built “full fibre” (FTTP) infrastructure via the recent consolidation of their three alternative networks – Giganet, Swish Fibre and Jurassic Fibre.
The Onecom and APFN deal also reflects the first time that Layer 3 Connectivity is delivered by APFN over the CityFibre network. The ability to access CityFibre’s network seems to be the key focus of this agreement.
Nisreen El-kaloush, APFN Chief Commercial Officer, said:
“Our agreement with Onecom is just the latest in a series of deals that we are signing to bring new partners on to aquila. We can’t wait to welcome Onecom on to the platform, and to start delivering amazing service experiences to their customers.”
Marcus Alves, Head of Product and Supplier Management at Onecom, said:
“By partnering with All Points Fibre Networks, Onecom is able to offer more businesses the opportunity to access high-performance fibre broadband. This collaboration will ensure that we can meet the growing demand for reliable connectivity, even in areas where traditional providers may not have the capacity to deliver.”
Layer 3 (L3) connectivity is typically intended for ISPs that want a managed solution (L3 services come with fully routed connectivity), but there are also Layer 2 (L2) services for those who want full control (i.e. routing, IP addressing, and network management).