The workshop will take place in Manchester on Wednesday, October 16 from 11am London, UK, 8 October 2019 – As the Brexit debate continues and the deadline to leave approaches, the Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) today announced it will host a special seminar immediately before its Annual Conference to explore the challenges and issues for digital infrastructure operators in the event of a no-deal. Taking place at the Manchester Mercure Piccadilly Hotel on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17, INCA’s Annual Conference will discuss the crucial issues that…
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INCA Conference’s Tech Showcase agenda finalised with holistic approach to full-fibre deployment
Tech Showcase feature billed as an “essential opportunity” to hear from the latest in optimal network technology London, UK, 3 October 2019 – At Tech Showcase this year, one of the most popular sessions of the Independent Network Co-operative Association’s (INCA) Annual Conference, attendees will hear from leading operators and suppliers as they discuss the best approaches to delivering full-fibre and wireless networks. As network operators prepare to deliver on the promises made by the government to achieve full-fibre coverage across the UK by 2025, Tech Showcase will discuss the…
Read MoreINCA announces stellar shortlist ahead of annual awards
Manchester event will mark tenth anniversary of INCA while honouring those making the biggest impact on the UK’s independent broadband sector London, UK, 27 September 2019 – As all eyes turn towards the next chapter in the UK’s quest to meet ambitious full fibre targets ahead of 2025, the Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) has revealed its 2019 INCA Golds awards shortlist. The organisations shortlisted include 5GRIT, Airband, Blu Wireless, B4YS, Cameron Barney, Connecting Cambridgeshire, EMS, Herefordshire & Gloucestershire – Fastershire, ITS Technology Group, Gaist, MLL Telecom, Truespeed, Stirling Council…
Read MoreINCA announces surge in members as focus on 21st century digital infrastructure intensifies
Latest 34 new members include established and new operators, vendors and many local authorities, as tenth annual conference agenda is confirmed London, UK, 11 September 2019 – As the UK Government continues to focus on full-fibre and 5G and interest in infrastructure provision by independent broadband providers continues to grow, the Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) has seen a dramatic increase in new members. The acceleration in applications during the last 12 months has generated 34 new members from the commercial sector, bringing the total to more than 130 organisations….
Read MoreINCA welcomes Ofcom’s relaxed infrastructure access regulation, citing new opportunities for independent network growth
Fixed price regulations on unrestricted access will spark greater levels of competition, says CEO Malcolm Corbett London, UK, 8 July, 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) has welcomed Ofcom’s decision which removes restrictions on the use of BT’s ducts and poles in the Physical Infrastructure Market Review. The move to remove the usage and geographic scope restrictions, announced on June 28, aims to improve the attractiveness of the PIA product and help independent operators to build new networks more cost effectively. “The decision by Ofcom to open up…
Read MoreINCA announces stellar speaker line-up ahead of 10th annual conference
London, UK, 04 July, 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) has confirmed the first group of key speakers for its annual conference, #theRoadAhead. Set to host representatives from a broad spectrum of the digital infrastructure sector, the conference will discuss the crucial issues that affect the development of new fibre and wireless broadband services across the UK. “The timing of this year’s INCA Conference comes at an opportune moment,” commented Rob Leenderts, INCA Chair. “We are one year on from the publication of the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review…
Read MoreINCA awards first Gold Standard Quality Mark for wireless services to Secure Web Services
Accreditation follows demonstration of exceptional standards in wireless services, raising the total number of accredited companies to four London, UK, June 10 2019 – The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today announced that Secure Web Services Ltd (SWS) has become the first wireless services provider to achieve its Gold Standard Quality Mark which recognises network excellence. Created to highlight the best practices in performance, design and operations across full fibre, hybrid fibre, wireless and wholesale networks, INCA’s Gold Standard Quality Mark scheme demands proven quality in technology, performance and customer…
Read MoreINCA calls High Court ruling against full-fibre advertising standards disappointing
INCA calls for Government and Ofcom support to reduce fibre advertising confusion to ensure customers are fully informed London, UK, April, 17, 2019 – The High Court ruling against CityFibre in the challenge to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over fibre advertising is a disappointment to operators building full fibre networks, the Independent Network Co-operative Association (INCA) has said. The ruling, delivered on Monday, dismissed CityFibre’s request for a Judicial Review of ASA’s decision that fixed line hybrid fibre connections containing copper, which are therefore slower, can be advertised as…
Read MoreINCA rolls-out rural roadshow to highlight full fibre potential for regions and enhance synergy between contributors
The INCA Rural Gigabit Future Events Programme, will enable national and local government and network providers to collaborate and share insight into the most effective ways to deliver rural connectivity London, UK, April 02, 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) today announced its Rural Gigabit Future Events Programme, a unique events roadshow aimed at developing projects and initiatives to bring ultrafast connectivity to the UK’s hardest to reach and most remote locations. A series of six workshop events to cover the rural landscape of England and Wales, the…
Read MoreINCA launches Gold Standard Quality Mark Scheme
The scheme will introduce a ‘seal of approval’ across full-fibre, hybrid, wireless and wholesale networks London, UK, 14 November, 2018: The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today launched a new Gold Standard Quality Mark Scheme to highlight best practices in performance, design and operations, enabling consumers to buy with confidence when choosing internet packages. The initiative has been introduced to tackle what INCA says are confusing marketing messages from broadband providers and will provide an agreed set of definitions, covering technology, performance and customer service. Full-fibre, hybrid, wireless and wholesale…
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