UW IGNITE 2024: The Future of Full Fibre Broadband and Easy Switching for UK Customers
Attending the Utility Warehouse (UW) IGNITE 2024 event at the Coventry Building Society Arena was a game-changer for those of us in the broadband and utility sectors. With 4,000 UW Partners present, the announcements of Full Fibre 900 and One Touch Switch revolutionize how customers in the UK can experience lightning-fast internet speeds and a hassle-free switching process with the Utility Warehouse (UW). This post looks at the key UW broadband highlights from the event and explain why these innovations are so welcomed within the UK broadband market.
Full Fibre 900: UW's Fastest Broadband to date
At the IGNITE event, UW unveiled its Full Fibre 900 package—its fastest broadband ever. With speeds of up to 944Mbps, it is perfect for tech-heavy households, avid gamers, and remote workers who need to juggle multiple high-demand devices. Full Fibre 900 is 24 times faster than UW’s part-fibre Ultra package and is designed to cater to even the busiest homes.
For customers in CityFibre areas, the good news doesn’t stop there. UW is offering six months of Full Fibre 900 free, along with a free, award-winning router, unlike other providers who charge extra or provide inadequate routers for such high-speed packages.
Key Benefits of Full Fibre 900:
- 944Mbps speeds (24x faster than Ultra)
- Perfect for 4K streaming, latency-free gaming, and remote work
- Free six-month trial for customers in CityFibre areas
- No mid-contract price hikes, ensuring affordability and peace of mind
One Touch Switch: Revolutionizing the Switching Process
The broadband market in the UK has long been plagued by complicated and stressful switching processes, with 41% of people put off by the need to contact multiple providers. Enter One Touch Switch, a new regulation brought in by OFCOM, which UW is embracing wholeheartedly.
What is One Touch Switch?
This innovation makes switching broadband providers simple by allowing customers to contact only their new provider. UW’s new system manages everything for the customer, eliminating the need to speak with the existing provider. It also ensures that both providers exchange the necessary data in real-time, making the entire process smooth and transparent.
This feature will be live from September 12th, and it marks a massive improvement in customer satisfaction. Say goodbye to the hassle of switching and hello to smoother transitions!
Which Full Fibre Package is Right for You?
UW offers several Full Fibre packages that cater to different households. Here’s a breakdown to help customers decide which package best suits their needs:
- Full Fibre 100: Ideal for working, gaming, and HD streaming in small to medium households.
- Full Fibre 500: Perfect for 4K streaming and stress-free working from home.
- Full Fibre 900: The go-to option for busy households with heavy internet demands, including gaming and streaming.
All Full Fibre packages are free from mid-contract price hikes, adding extra value and ensuring affordability.
FTTP vs. FTTC: Why Full Fibre Broadband is the Future
UW’s new Full Fibre packages use Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) technology, which provides a pure fibre optic connection from the exchange directly to the customer’s home. This offers much faster and more consistent speeds than Fibre-to-the-Cabinet (FTTC), which still relies on traditional copper wires for the final stretch.
With BT Openreach phasing out copper lines from September 2023, now is the perfect time to upgrade to Full Fibre. Not only is FTTP more reliable, but it’s also essential as the UK transitions to a fully fibre-optic broadband network.
External Fact: According to Ofcom, the demand for high-speed broadband is growing rapidly, with full-fibre connections projected to reach 25 million homes by 2026.
In this post we have looked at how Utility Warehouse (UW) is leading in the UK broadband market with the launch of Full Fibre 900, delivering ultra-fast speeds of up to 944Mbps, perfect for high-demand households. At UW’s IGNITE 2024 event, the introduction of the One Touch Switch was also announced, making it easier than ever for customers to switch broadband providers without hassle. Full Fibre packages offer unmatched reliability with no mid-contract price hikes, and customers in CityFibre areas can enjoy six months free. UW’s latest innovations provide the fastest, most efficient broadband experience in the UK.
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