Fibre 1 creating more connections for all
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A LOCAL telecommunications company is hoping to take the next step on its journey after being named as a finalist for a prestigious award. Fibre 1 has come a long way since its formation in 2017, and the company's appearance at the highly regarded Comms National Awards (CNA) in London on October the 13th 2022 is set to provide further evidence of that.
The business' relatively short time in operation only serves to make its consistent ability to reach UK award telecoms finals more impressive.
The CNA nomination comes on the back of Fibre 1 being recently being Highly Commended at the Channel Champions Awards at Regents Park during 2022, and winning UK Reseller of the Year at the Comms Business awards in 2021. "We are delighted to be a finalist at such a prestigious award ceremony", said Lynn Stewart, Operations Director.
"It is a massive achievement to be recognised nationally by a judging panel who are well known Industry leaders.
“Fibre 1 was up against some tough competition across the UK telecoms industry and were delighted to take the award back to
Scotland on behalf of the team at Fibre 1.”
Fibre 1, which has its headquarters at Forres Enterprise Park, having increased from two staff members to nine with further recruitment planned during 2022. The company has just expanded and opened a new office – right in the heart of Edinburgh, on St Andrew's Square. The opening of the new office in Edinburgh represents an expansion to new territory for the business, as they look to take their knowledge, great support, and telecoms expertise to potential clients and Channel Partners across the central belt of Scotland.
Dietmar Wand, Head of Channel and Business Development, Fibre 1, commented, “It’s great to join Fibre 1 at an exciting time of channel growth.
“The company recently developed a new FTTP/ Fibre portal, and we are now preparing to launch some extremely exciting channel connectivity products in the near future.
“Fibre 1 prides itself on excellent pricing, great fibre network selection, self-service portals, and world class project managers. In my new role, I will help ensure we continue to deliver this.”
Stewart Macdonald Managing Director added: “Whilst we have built up several great partners and relationships, there remains an untapped market for great connectivity, fixed and mobiles, from a reliable source.
“We have known Dietmar for many years, and confident that he will be an excellent addition to our fast-growing channel business.”
Fibre 1 has provided connectivity and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services to a growing direct client base also, with in excess of over 350 clients not just in Moray and the Highlands but UK wide.
Having recently completed complex Fibre installs at the Port of Dover for DFDS. Other customers include MOWI, Orbex, Gleaner, The new Cairn Distillery (Grantown) to name a few.
Fibre 1 also has a presence in London through membership of Scotland House, which gives flexible office working space, which allows the business to keep updated on all the latest technologies and advanced communication capabilities. Which allows the company to deliver top class communications and connectivity solutions to locally based customers.
Fibre 1 has recently added to its portfolio Business Mobiles, at very competitive rates.
“Fantastic deals will be offered on unlimited data sims, customers will be provided with an overview of usage across three major mobile networks – EE, Vodafone and O2 – with complete flexibility, whilst switching networks and a seamless process if out of contract.
“Businesses will also have a dedicated account manager to ensure ongoing local support from Fibre 1. All mobile requirements will be managed for the customer.
“As part of the new mobile offering there will be bespoke and tailored tariffs, and all mobile requirements will be managed for customers locally.
“There will be a bill spend tool, to keep employers informed on employees’ data usage, and of course, there will be support and guidance from members of the Fibre 1 support team.”
While there is a great focus on the ever-broadening horizons, Fibre 1 prides itself of being a locally-based company and will continue to support local customers as a priority.
“We are looking to continue the positive growth within the marketplace while also continuing to provide positive recruitment of high-quality jobs within the local area.
“We want to reinvest as much as we can into our local area.”
On the growth of the business, Lynn added: “We have fantastic customer support and communication skills, and we don’t outsource.
“Whether that’s marketing, billing or support, it’s all dealt with in-house so it’s a far more personal and, we believe, better experience for the customer.”
Fibre 1 also has affiliate partnerships with football clubs, which gives revenue back to the clubs’ Community Development programmes.
Fibre 1 was delighted to extend its shorts sponsorship for the next three seasons for Elgin City Football Club.
Other clubs the affiliate partnership is with are Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC, Ross County FC and, just launching, new programmes with Brora Rangers FC and Dundee FC.
Fibre 1 also actively supports Moray School bank, providing their connectivity and VoIP phone system free of charge on an annual basis.
Given the current cost of living crisis this charity is working tirelessly to help families in Moray.
Also, Fibre 1 supports as many good local causes as possible including MFR Cash for Kids, and targeted initiatives throughout the year.
Fibre 1 truly believes in a positive approach to social responsibility and applauds reinvestment back into the local community and good causes.
