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How 6 famous mobile brands got their names

Posted by Karen on Apr 28, 2017 12:00:00 AM

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...

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FluidOne introduces free activation on BT ADSL2+ & BT FTTC

Posted by Karen on Apr 18, 2017 12:00:00 AM

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...

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Prestel: The Ghost of Internet Past

Posted by Karen on Apr 5, 2017 12:00:00 AM

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...

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BT and Openreach split

Posted by Karen on Mar 14, 2017 12:00:00 AM

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...

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International Women's Day: The Women of FluidOne

Posted by Karen on Mar 8, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Wednesday 8th March 2017 is International Women’s Day and to commemorate we asked the women of FluidOne some of the big questions surrounding working in the technology industry. You can find an infographic featuring some of the key stats here.

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FluidOne named 17th in top 100 Small Companies to Work For

Posted by Karen on Feb 23, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Telecommunications provider FluidOne has finished 17th named in the Sunday Times’ list of the 100 Best Small Companies to Work For. The list measures a number of factors from workplace engagement to employee rewards and benefits; leadership; communication and information sharing. This is the third time in four years that FluidOne has placed in the top 100, having previously finished 42nd and...

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Network Freeze 2016

Posted by Karen on Nov 14, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Please note that our network freeze will be in place from 4 pm on 16/12/2016 and will last until 10 am on 03/01/2017. During this time, any change requests that involve the FluidOne core network will be postponed until the resumption of normal services on 03/01/2017. This is to ensure existing services are not affected by a lack of resource by the network operator. Additionally, our seasonal...

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Fluidata & One Point combine to create leading edge data connectivity services

Posted by Karen on Oct 13, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Rigby Group has announced that its mobility specialist One Point and data delivery business Fluidata are to combine their services, creating an end-to-end connectivity offering poised to make a significant impact upon a UK marketplace where demand for data services continues to rise at an exponential rate. As FluidOne, the combined service will provide an innovative and comprehensive approach to...

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Fluidata and Sky partner to bring new Ethernet solution to market

Posted by Karen on Sep 15, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Business communications provider Fluidata and Sky’s newly created Sky division announce today that they have signed an agreement to offer a new high capacity Ethernet solution to businesses. Fluidata and Sky will work together to deliver the service to businesses up and down the country. The service will utilise Sky’s nationwide telecoms network and Fluidata’s extensive experience of bringing...

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Fluidata and Metronet (UK) Agree Wholesale Partnership

Posted by Karen on Aug 18, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Fluidata and Metronet (UK) have agreed terms on a partnership that will enable Fluidata to wholesale Metronet (UK)’s Wireless proposition on a layer-2 basis to other UK ISPs and its direct customers. The joint venture puts Fluidata into the upper tier of Metronet (UK)’s partners and positions them as a significant conduit for distributing their services across the UK for the foreseeable future....

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