Lothian Broadband Networks taps Netgem for voice and TV

Scottish fibre and wireless broadband operator Lothian Broadband Networks Limited (LBNL) has tapped technology outfit Netgem to offer voice alongn with TV as part of its ultrafast fibre broadband offering.

Netgem said the move into voice was a natural extension of the usual bundles developed for ISPs, working alongside its partner Netsapiens, a Crexendo company.

LBNL is offering a triple-play package of full fibre with 4K TV streaming and VoIP.

The launch comes after LBNL announces a rollout plan to connect rural and semi-rural areas of the Highlands in Scotland to ultrafast fibre broadband.

Netgem partners with Internet Service Providers to add TV entertainment to their broadband services via a fully managed Netgem TV service.

As part of its TV service powered by Netgem TV, LBNL is offering 1 year of free Amazon Prime.

Gavin Rodgers, CEO, Lothian Broadband, said: “The partnership with Netgem allows us to bring a first-class TV and phone offering in conjunction with our 10Gb capable full-fibre broadband service to rural and semi-rural areas in Scotland, helping further to bridge the digital divide. Being able to provide this triple play service thanks to Netgem is an exciting way for us to deliver even more value to our customers across the Lothians and the Highlands.”

Sylvain Thevenot, Managing Director, Netgem UK, said: “This partnership demonstrates Netgem’s unique ability to accelerate subscribers’ take up for Altnet ISPs. We are very pleased to support LBNL by enabling triple play in record time, so they can bring best value TV and Voice to hard to reach areas in Scotland together with their ultrafast fibre connectivity – greater value bundles in these times of wallet crunch.”