16 April 2025
In a significant move to bolster its broadband services, Fibrus, a prominent provider of connectivity in Northern Ireland and Cumbria, has entered into a five-year agreement with Nokia to deploy the Nokia Deepfield solution across its expanding network.
Following a successful trial period, this partnership is set to enhance Fibrus' capabilities in safeguarding its infrastructure against cyber threats, including DDoS attacks, while managing the rising demand for high-quality broadband services.
Fibrus has already made impressive strides, connecting over 100,000 customers and providing connectivity to around 400,000 premises. The implementation of the Nokia Deepfield solution will arm the company with critical network analytics, offering deeper insights into traffic patterns traversing its infrastructure. This data is crucial for optimizing network resources, ensuring that customers receive a reliable and high-performance broadband experience.
“Our commitment to guaranteeing exceptional service for our customers means that we’re always looking for ways to innovate and improve our network. The Deepfield solution from Nokia gives us the tools to understand our traffic better, protect against potential threats, and reduce operational costs," said Shane Haslem, COO at Fibrus. "This partnership allows us to future-proof the digital infrastructure in the areas we serve, maintaining the highest level of service and security for our 100,000-strong customer base.”
As Fibrus continues to grow, it is experiencing a remarkable 50% adoption rate of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) services, which includes offerings of up to 2 Gbps. The scalability of the Nokia Deepfield solution is expected to facilitate the cost-effective management of future service expansions, supporting advanced technologies such as 25/50/100G Passive Optical Networks (PON).
"The Nokia Deepfield solution brings advanced network analytics, ensuring that Fibrus can maintain a secure and reliable network. As a full-solution provider for FTTH operators, Nokia delivers high-performance, purpose-built technologies that integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure, offering long-term support for smart, scalable operations. This successful rollout with Fibrus demonstrates the reliability and robustness of Nokia’s technology in supporting the company’s goal of delivering an enhanced customer experience,” said Paul Alexander, Vice President and Country General Manager of UK&I at Nokia.
