EuroWire May 2022

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Multi-million-pound passive network infrastructure contract Emtelle, a manufacturer of pre-connectorised blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions, has been awarded a major multi million-pound contract as the main supplier of network infra structure for broadband provider Upp, running until the end of March 2026. The company will work closely with Upp to ensure the delivery of core fibre-to-the-x (FTTX) infrastructure components to support its plans to deploy a full-fibre network to one million premises by 2025. Over the next five years Emtelle will supply Upp with all of its passive infrastructure products to roll out its networks across the east of England. Upp founder and chief technology innovation officer Alex Marshall said, “As we continue to accelerate our full-fibre roll out across the east of England, it is paramount to us that we carefully select our supply chain partners based on their commitment to social, environmental and sustainability priorities. Emtelle’s lo cality to ourselves and its commitment to future-proof, sustain able solutions for the roll out of FTTX networks supports our business values and approach to the future of fibre accessibility.” With more than 40 years’ experience and two manufacturing facilities based in the UK, Emtelle’s fibre optic range enables it to supply the full solution in terms of product and aftercare to

Emtelle has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract by network provider Upp

support Upp in reaching its roll out plans. Upp’s dedication to reducing disruption while building infrastructure is supported by Emtelle’s One Dig strategy, focused on additional capacity from day one, and reducing the need for further civils projects. Upp is using existing telephone poles to install where possible, to cut back on the amount of disruption to roads and paths. By bringing broadband to underserved towns and communities across the east of England, it aims to “level up” these areas to boost the UK’s competitive position in the European digital market. Emtelle UK Ltd www.emtelle.com

Upp Corp Ltd www.upp.com

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