Russell Horton has been appointed CEO of FluidOne. Russell was previously COO at Elite Group and has held a number of leadership roles across the telecoms and IT sectors including senior positions at both Daisy and Vodafone. “We are delighted Russell has joined to lead the team at FluidOne through a period of accelerated growth, both organically and acquisitively. The market opportunities are...

If you come early to work -don’t worry you won’t get bored- you can enjoy a pleasant rally with a colleague of table tennis or a hot cup of coffee and a snack available in the kitchen. Also, the company offers a subsidised gym membership, uncapped holidays and beer fridge Fridays. This socially friendly environment encourages colleagues to become friends and to enjoy their workplace. The office...

The Connect Westminster Project is a £2.8m ERDF project that seeks to help SME’s within Westminster and the West End Partnership area to get connected to gigabit capable broadband. Under the scheme SME’s are eligible for up to £2,000 towards to the capital cost of their broadband connection. Your business can get a grant of up to £2,000 to get super connected. That money can go towards any setup...

This weeks blog was written by Sam, an undergraduate student who is gaining experience here at FluidOne. He's with us for a couple of weeks working in all the different departments of the business. If you're a young ambitious self-starter who wants to gain real business experience email recruitment@fluidone.com and tell us why you should intern for us.

The purchase and delivery of fibre Ethernet leased lines can often be fraught with complications. As a savvy buyer you avoid many of the obstacles by asking the right questions, and by knowing your business needs both now and in the future. In the first of a series of blogs on Ethernet, we'll look at the different Ethernet suppliers on the market today, and understand which may suit your...

From 15th June, mobile users travelling to areas in the EU will be able to use their minutes, texts or data without paying any extra charges. You will effectively be using your current contracts allowances abroad – avoid any bill shock at the end of the trip.

Now that you’re here, I should tell you that there is no number 6 (or 5). In future do not click on such click-bait social media introductory lines (if you came via social media, that is). We are serious journalists at FluidOne and will never mislead you into reading such sensationalist drivel. Now that’s over, it’s time to begin the crazy countdown! 4. Vodafone Interesting fact, Vodafone were...

FluidOne, The Data Delivery Network and leading telecommunications provider, today announced free product activations on BT ADSL2+ and BT FTTC. The promotion, which runs from now until the end of October, is available on FluidOne’s wholesale platform, offering significant savings of up to £55 per connection. This combined with FluidOne’s simple, competitive wholesale rates on BT DSL products and...

Prestel was internet before internet; Camden before Shoreditch, Twin Peaks before Lost, if you will. Launched in 1979 by the Post Office (who looked after the phone lines back then), Prestel gave thousands of people a glimpse of their connected futures by offering online shopping, train timetables and internet banking directly through your TV. Prestel was able to achieve such science fiction by...

Ofcom and BT have finally reached agreement on the separation of Openreach today. After 2 years of discussions, a decision has been made to legally separate the two companies. They key details are as follows: - Openreach will operate as a separate entity with its own staff, management and strategy - 34,000 staff will move from BT to Openreach under TUPE - Openreach will have to consult with its...