The ITS Technology Group, which operates various wholesale full fibre broadband and Ethernet networks (“Faster Britain“) across urban parts of the UK for businesses and ISPs, has today introduced both 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps symmetric speed tiers on their “FibreLight” FTTP over Ethernet (EoFTTP) service.
Just to recap. The operator’s XGS-PON-enabled (10Gbps capable) network is currently said to “pass” approximately 465,000 businesses (inc. commercial premises), and they often claim to “reach the rest” through their trusted operator partners’ infrastructure, which includes the likes of BTWholesale, Sky, PXC (TalkTalk Wholesale), and Virgin Media Business.
The FibreLight FTTP solution is just one of their product set, which is said to have been designed with “guaranteed ‘always on’ access to 20% of the ordered speed” (the remaining bandwidth is burstable, providing the performance demanded by businesses when they need it). FibreLight can be upgraded through enhanced service level agreements (SLA).
The service is designed to “fill the gap between traditional leased line and broadband service offerings“, not least by providing “enhanced service capabilities compared to an FTTP broadband service, at a more competitive price point than leased line services“.
Pete England, Product Director at ITS, said:
“As we continue to invest heavily in the development of our business connectivity product portfolio, I am delighted that this now includes 2.5 and 5Gbps FTTP services.
“FibreLight has broken the mould. Instead of opting for an unspecified ‘minimum speed guarantee,’ our partners can rely on our Committed Information Rate (CIR) of 20%. This ensures their customers receive guaranteed service levels, combined with burstable bandwidth to maintain optimal performance and prevent slowdowns or interruptions.
“Our partners and their customers demand more than promises; they need assured performance. FibreLight provides exactly that, giving businesses the connectivity they need to thrive in an ever-evolving digital economy.”
The new products are offered with a fixed IPv4 address with upgrade options of enhanced business care level and value add services such as backup, voice (phone), additional fixed IPv4 addresses, and dedicated project management services for complex or multi-site projects.