The Scotsman

Commsworld inks Sky deal to widen network

- By HANNAH BURLEY

Edinburgh-based telecoms firm Commsworld has struck a deal with Sky that will allow business users to access its ethernet network.

Under the agreement, Commsworld will have access to wholesale ethernet from almost 3,000 ethernet-enabled exchanges, allowing the company to extend its UK footprint and bring fibre connectivi­ty to more of it customers’ premises.

The news follows recent deals with Cityfibre and Zayo which saw Commsworld become the operator of the UK’S largest privately-owned fibre network.

Charlie Boisseau, chief technology officer of Commsworld, said: “The need for bandwidth and the critical importance of having a resilient connection is growing.

“Connectivi­ty is now the umbilical cord for so many businesses – and that’s why we are unashamedl­y ambitious in our drive to grow – because we feel we can offer a different approach.”

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