AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN) has officially launched aquila, a transformative new wholesale fiber platform designed to give Communication Service Providers (CSPs) seamless, scalable access to full-fibre broadband across the UK.
aquila currently integrates Openreach, BT Wholesale, CityFibre, and APFN’s own infrastructure into a single, easy-to-manage platform, unlocking connectivity to around 19 million premises — and counting. By removing the traditional complexities of wholesale fibre access, aquila enables CSPs to expand their services effortlessly without requiring upfront capital investment or lengthy development cycles.
aquila was built from the ground up to make the order and service journey smoother and faster for APFN’s CSP partners. The user experience has been specifically designed to be simpler and more straightforward than other solutions on the market. Uniquely, CSPs can connect to aquila via TM Forum’s tried and tested APIs, or via its API driven customer portal, or a mix of both. aquila’s transparent approach to system and service availability ensures CSP partners can deliver amazing service experiences every time.
Simplifying Wholesale Fibre Access
Historically, CSPs seeking national full-fibre coverage have had to navigate fragmented, outdated systems across multiple suppliers. aquila removes these obstacles, delivering a harmonised, scalable platform that streamlines fibre provisioning, enhances service transparency, and accelerates market deployment.
“aquila is built to transform wholesale fibre connectivity, making national full-fibre access simple, scalable, and efficient,” said Ronan Kelly, APFN Managing Director. “By consolidating the UK’s largest full-fibre networks into one seamless platform, we’re enabling CSPs to grow faster and serve more customers—without the traditional complexity.”
A Future-Ready Approach to Connectivity
aquila is not just a fibre access solution—it’s a complete service ecosystem designed to empower CSPs with end-to-end operational efficiency. In addition to offering wholesale FTTP, the platform offers Ethernet services, static IP solutions, advanced network telemetry, and customer-premises equipment (CPE) logistics, ensuring providers can scale confidently.
Alongside aquila, APFN has invested in cutting-edge core and edge network infrastructure designed for maximum performance and resilience. The figure-of-eight, multi-terabit, national backbone eliminates single points of failure by automatically rerouting traffic, ensuring seamless connectivity even during high-demand scenarios.
“Wholesale fibre access has needed a modern, transparent, and scalable alternative for a long time,” added Kelly. “With aquila and APFN’s robust network architecture, CSPs gain total control over their services, ensuring a faster, smarter, and more flexible approach to full-fibre delivery.”
As the UK’s demand for ultrafast, reliable broadband continues to rise, aquila provides CSPs with the competitive edge needed to meet evolving customer expectations and scale efficiently.
Source: https://totaltele.com/allpoints-fibre-networks-unveils-aquila/
