Emtelle And Commsworld Forge Partnership Made In Scotland That Is Transforming Fiber Connectivity

Commsworld has been expanding its high-speed full-fiber network, delivering internet connectivity speeds of up to 10 Gigabits to individuals and businesses in search of the most cutting-edge digital connection available.

Central to this growth has been the working partnership between Commsworld and its fellow Scottish-headquartered company Emtelle, a leading global provider of innovative passive infrastructure solutions.

Commsworld approached Emtelle after securing several major contracts in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Northumberland, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and the Scottish Borders.

Commsworld’s network connectivity was also used in Glasgow for the Euro 2020 football championships, TRNSMT Festival and the World Pipe Band Championships. This year Commsworld made history by becoming the first telecoms network provider to deliver connectivity for a new combined global event, the UCI world Cycling Championships.

Key to the growth of this relationship has been the quality of the fiber and subducts provided by Emtelle. The result has been a product that has helped deliver superior fiber network coverage in all the geographical areas listed above in which it has been installed.

With the World Cycling Championships in particular, the UCI tasked Commsworld with providing a WAN capable of providing the bandwidth necessary for multiple use – from broadcasters such as European host EBU, Eurovision Services and UK host the BBC – to stream races live.

Thanks to Emtelle providing quality passive network solutions, Commsworld’s team delivered resilient connectivity of up to 10 gigabits to Glasgow’s George Square, the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Glasgow Green and the BMX Centre as well as the BBC’s Pacific Quay HQ.

The result was 11 days of excellent and unrestricted coverage that placed the 2023 Cycling World Championships in the top 10 most watched sporting events in the world, and a host city in Glasgow whose ability to stage sporting events of global significance was boosted worldwide.

Commsworld Infrastructure Manager Ritchie Galloway said: “One of the key technical reasons for choosing Emtelle blown fiber bundles was the speed at which Commsworld engineers can install them compared to the competition, along with the ease of termination. “This strategic decision not only enhances project efficiency but also underscores Commsworld's commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology to stay ahead in the industry. The choice of Emtelle's blown fiber bundles reflects a dedication to providing their clients with top-notch solutions, further solidifying the success of their collaborative efforts.”