Access to BT’s dark fibre network will open new commercial possibilities for communication service providers

After sustained pressure from the UK telecoms regulator Ofcom BT has agreed to open up its dark fibre network to rival communications service providers (CSPs) from October 1st 2017. The new product - Dark Fibre Access (DFA) - should allow companies which want to lease BT’s network to deliver a wider range of higher speed network services to business and consumer customers under their own brand.

Since becoming multi-site SureVoIP have seen high growth rates and have begun the process to deliver plans for expansion and be connected to the SS7 network. At the same time SureVoIP wanted to enhance its network and provide additional services to their customers. The company needed strong technical capabilities for lab testing, training, support with a solution that would have high network resiliency and a seamless connection between the two locations.

Juniper Networks announced its 2016 Juniper Partner Award winners, spotlighting the outstanding achievements and commitment from the company’s top channel partners in the areas of sales, customer service excellence, technology expertise and service specialisations.