15 July 2020

Rural fibre optic broadband ISP Gigaclear has inked a two-year extension contract with Emtelle, which will enable the former to keep fuelling deployments of fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) technology with equipment from the fibre manufacturer.

The supply agreement - said to be worth £10m over the period - covers microduct and various other fibre cable solutions. Emtelle’s fibre and duct solutions have been used by Gigaclear since 2017 for providing spine, distribution and drop connections to residential and commercial premises, mainly in rural districts.

“It’s a pleasure to have extended this supply contract to Emtelle until the end of 2022,” said Gareth Williams, CEO at Gigaclear, said. "Having worked with Emtelle for many years now, we have witnessed its unrivalled service in terms of support and communication. For us, working with a supplier which is responsive, easy to deal with, and has the ability to adapt to change helps us focus our efforts on our end goal – bridging the digital divide by bringing outstanding broadband to rural communities. Emtelle has enabled Gigaclear to do just this, and this contract extension will ultimately enable us to continue ramping up our network deployments across the UK and connecting more customers with ultrafast broadband.”

Tony Rodgers, CEO at Emtelle added: “Emtelle is delighted with the outcome of the recent contract extension negotiations with Gigaclear, and it’s great to know that our solutions and support are highly acknowledged and appreciated by such customers. We look forward to providing uninterrupted supply and support to Gigaclear as part of this extended contract in the following two years.”