28 01732 759725 is still a significant base of end-users yet to migrate. Our focus is on making that easier, from simplifying access to networks and removing friction from migration to giving partners the tools and insight they need to identify and win those opportunities.” To that end, Zen will continue to expand The Fibre Hub and its partner programme over the coming year, with further network integrations and platform developments planned. Continued investment Alongside these developments, Zen is continuing to invest in its network and platform to support increasing demand for higher bandwidth services. This includes upgrades to core, peering & transit, and backhaul capacity as well as work with its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) and Customer Premises Equipment vendors. In addition, it has restructured its Network Operations Centre (NOC) and, following recent changes at VMware, is transitioning its cloud platform from VMware to OpenStack. A certified B Corporation, Zen is an independent telecommunications services provider supporting organisations of all sizes with connectivity they can count on, from fast, reliable broadband for small businesses to enterprise-grade infrastructure and hybrid cloud solutions. zen.co.uk/business providers without changing PPP credentials, replacing routers or requiring engineer visits. The Fibre Hub platform is also being developed to better support day-to-day partner activity, including simplified quoting, improved visibility of upgrade opportunities and increased integration with partner systems. Supporting partner growth Tang stressed that despite the ongoing expansion of full fibre services across the UK, with Openreach on track to reach 25 million premises by the end of the year and alternative network providers extending their footprint nationwide, many businesses still don’t have a clear migration plan away from legacy services, adding that where full fibre is available, customers are more likely to switch provider, creating both a retention risk and a growth opportunity for the channel. To help partners identify and convert opportunities, Zen is investing in partner enablement through its campaign centre, giving partners access to data, marketing assets and support. Paul North, Director of Partner at Zen Internet, said: “The opportunity in the market is clear, but what matters now is how quickly we act on it. We’re seeing strong growth from partners who are leaning into full fibre, but there Independent telecommunications services provider Zen has reported growing partner adoption of full fibre services, with a 52% increase in monthly gross demand through The Fibre Hub over the past 12 months. Zen launched The Fibre Hub to provide partners with single-platform access to the UK’s growing alt-net market as it looks to become the UK’s alt-net aggregator of choice. Alongside existing partnerships with CityFibre, Trooli, Freedom Fibre and ITS, the company has confirmed that MS3 is now live on the platform, extending coverage into the North and NorthEast of England. At a partner event held on 30 April 2026, Zen founder and CEO Richard Tang said the company would continue to explore additional alt-net partnerships to broaden its geographic reach and to simplify access for partners. An example of the latter is Zen’s upcoming ‘Simple Switch’ capability, which will allow partners to migrate customers onto any of their infrastructure Zen is building on growing use of The Fibre Hub platform by expanding alt-net access Access even more areas CONNECTIVITY Trooli added to PXC Alt-net portfolio PXC is strengthening its Alt Net portfolio with the addition of Trooli Residential FTTP, giving its Residential Partners access to more than 477,000 homes across Trooli’s predominantly rural and semi-rural footprint. Trooli Residential FTTP is purpose-built to meet the requirements of modern digital lifestyles, offering symmetrical speed profiles up to 1 Gbps at launch. Partners can choose between Wholesale Layer 3 broadband, with dynamic or static IP option, or Wholesale Layer 2 broadband, available via PXC’s scale broadband APIs. Trooli delivers high-performance, symmetrical FTTP broadband services over an XGS-PON fibre network spanning eleven counties in Southwest England, Southeast England and East Anglia and three counties in Scotland. Partners can access Trooli through PXC with a single integration and set of service levels, giving them the benefit of PXC’s established ordering, assurance, billing and change-management journeys and 5-day standard installations. For service providers, it represents a broader choice of full-fibre supply where incumbent infrastructure may be congested or commercially less viable, helping them remain competitive while delivering an improved customer experience. Jenny Harrison, Chief Commercial Officer at PXC, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Trooli, whose strong presence in rural and semi-rural areas means we’ll be able to deliver even more full-fibre choice for our partners, in more communities. A lot of work has gone into our integration to ensure that we’re simplifying access to the best connectivity in regions that were previously underserved, helping to close the digital divide.” In March, PXC expanded its CityFibre portfolio with the launch of CityFibre Ethernet Flex, offering symmetrical speeds with a minimum 200Mbps throughput guaranteed and the ability to burst up to 1Gb. Jenny Harrison
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