FTTH in Europe

Dutch provider, KPN is to install a fibre optic network made using 90 per cent recycled plastic.

Digital infrastructure provider, Eurofiber is to acquire Brightfiber, a builder and manager of fibre networks on business parks across the Netherlands.

German provider Deutsche Glasfaser has partnered with Westkabel GmbH and Varia3 GmbH, to ensure homes of multiple occupancy can connect to fibre.

UK rural broadband provider, Gigaclear is looking to recruit 120 new, full-time field engineers by the end of March next year, to help build network capacity.

Equity firm, Warburg Pincus and investment management group, DTCP have agreed to acquire a majority stake in London’s Community Fibre.

DIF Capital Partners is to invest in the French independent fibre optic operator IELO to help accelerate its network’s roll-out.

UK mobile operators will be banned from buying Huawei equipment for use in 5G networks from the end of the year, the government has announced.

Northumberland County Council has selected BT to roll out gigabit fibre internet connections to public buildings across the county.

Italian mobile operator, iliad has partnered with wholesale provider, Open Fiber to break into the fixed market.