Cityfibre chooses cable manufacturer Prysmian for full-fibre rollout
British broadband operator Cityfibre has tapped telecoms cable giant Prysmian to supply equipment for its full-fibre network.
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The Milan-headquartered company, which is the world’s largest cable manufacturer by revenue, will supply optical cable for both underground and aerial application in an initial two-year deal, Cityfibre said.
The multi-million-pound deal comes as Cityfibre looks to plough ahead with its £2.5bn rollout of the superfast broadband network across the UK.
“We are focused on establishing a supply chain that can deliver the high-quality materials we need at scale now and for the future of our rollout,”said James Thomas, director of supply chain at Cityfibre.
“We are delighted to have secured Prysmian, a fibre manufacturer with such a strong reputation, as a strategic supplier for our rollout.”
Cityfibre last year secured a £1.12bn debt package from seven financial institutions to help fund the first part of its broadband rollout.
The London-based firm has already named 12 cities where it is extending its existing networks, with plans to reach 5m homes in more than 50 UK cities by 2025.
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Cityfibre is one of a string of challenger broadband firms, including Hyperoptic and Gigaclear, looking to take on the big four UK internet providers with their full-fibre offerings.