Dark Fibre (DF)

Dark Fibre (DF)

23 Aug 2021

Dark Fibre (DF) provides a dedicated, unmonitored, unlit optical fibre path over an end to end radial distance and maximum route distance of up to 86km between two sites. Communications Providers (CPs) can use DF to build infrastructure or design and scale connectivity solutions.

Benefits

Available nationally

Nationwide coverage in the regulated postcodes and exchanges defined by Ofcom

Equipment flexibility

Ability to use your own active equipment on the ends of the circuit

Low cost

Aligned to regulated pricing

Birth certificate

Available via dialogue services upon order completion detailing estimated power loss and a view of fibre performance confirming DF meets technical specification.

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Pricing

Prices for Dark Fibre

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