STL deepens Netomnia partnership to accelerate UK's future-ready full-fibre rollout

Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) has expanded its long-standing partnership with Netomnia, the UK’s second-largest alternative network provider (Alt-Net), to accelerate the UK’s future-ready full-fibre rollout. * The companies will co-develop advanced optical solutions to support Netomnia’s capital-efficient, future-ready full-fibre network across the UK. * Netomnia is deploying a native 10 Gbps XGS-PON full-fibre network and currently serves 2.8 million serviceable premises, with approximately 400,000 connected premises. * Netomnia aims to achieve three million serviceable premises by the end of 2025 and five million by the end of 2027, with an annual build rate of one million premises. * Under this new multi-year partnership, STL will provide end-to-end FTTH connectivity solutions to Netomnia, including advanced optical fibre cables and optical connectivity solutions. * STL’s optical fibre cable solutions offer an impressive ~20% average area reduction, improving duct utilisation and blow performance, while reducing material consumption and carbon footprint. * These integrated technologies are expected to help Netomnia accelerate rollout speed and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO). * Jeremy Chelot, Group CEO, Netomnia, YouFibre and brsk, stated, “We’re building an uncompromising full-fibre network for the UK’s future needs. To deliver at speed and scale, we rely on partners who innovate with us. STL’s technology and co-development approach help us roll out a reliable, future-ready network built for whatever comes next.” * Rahul Puri, CEO, Optical Networking Business, STL, commented, “Our partnership with Netomnia has been truly special, and it’s a testament to what we can achieve when we come together with a shared vision. We’re incredibly excited about the journey ahead with Netomnia. Together, we’ll continue to co-create, co-innovate, and build a future that’s connected, efficient, and transformative.”