Guest Blog: This article is written by Power Fibre, an independent Birmingham-based connectivity provider. We have invited them to share their expertise with our business community.
‘For years, businesses in Colmore Row have dealt with patchy broadband, “not available” messages from checker tools, and expensive leased lines that felt like the only way to get decent performance. That changes now FTTP, true full fibre to the premises, is live and available in the district.
We’re not talking about a leased line dressed up as something else and we’re definitely not talking about FTTC, this is genuine full fibre, with fibre running all the way into your building. That means faster speeds, better reliability, and connectivity that actually keeps up with modern business needs.
Why This Matters for Colmore Row
Your business network isn’t just about email anymore, it underpins the way you operate.
With full fibre, you get:
- Faster uploads and downloads for cloud systems
- Consistent VoIP and video performance for Teams and Zoom
- Zero more “buffering” during key tasks
- More dependable CCTV and secure connectivity
- Guest WiFi that doesn’t fall apart at peak times
And you don’t need to pay leased line prices unless you actually need leased line level guarantees.
So What’s the Difference Between FTTP and a Leased Line?
Full fibre (FTTP) and leased lines both use fibre, but they serve slightly different needs:
FTTP is fantastic for most small and medium businesses, gigabit-capable, symmetrical speeds, and far better reliability than old copper broadband. It’s great for everyday work, cloud access, VoIP calls, and large data transfers.
Leased lines are still the gold standard where uptime and uncontended performance are mission-critical, for example, high-traffic multi-floor offices, contact centres, or sites with strict SLA requirements.
The good news? Now that FTTP is live here, lots of businesses that have been paying for leased line performance they don’t truly need can significantly lower their costs while still getting excellent performance — sometimes saving up to 30% compared with big-name leased line pricing by using alternative network providers we work with.
This Isn’t Just a Checker Tool ‘Maybe’
One of the things that has frustrated Colmore Row businesses for years is being told “full fibre isn’t available here.” That’s often because public checkers only show the big providers and not the alternative networks that actually have fibre in the ground.
Power Fibre works with those partner-only networks and local infrastructure, so we can unlock FTTP availability that other providers and checkers miss, no smoke and mirrors, just real connectivity delivered.
Don’t Forget About WiFi (It’s More Important Than You Think)
Great internet to the building is just one piece of the puzzle. If you have a larger office, multi-room layout, or meeting spaces, the experience on laptops and phones will still tank without solid WiFi coverage.
We can:
- Survey your office and identify WiFi dead zones
- Specify the right number and placement of access points
- Install and configure a system that matches your layout and usage
WiFi that actually works across your space makes the full fibre connection feel even faster — and keeps staff and visitors consistently online.
We’re Local, We’re Hands-On
Power Fibre is based right here in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. We don’t just send you links and wait for calls. We:
- Visit sites
- Handle installation and configuration
- Ensure routers and WiFi are optimised
- Provide ongoing UK-based support through your journey
That’s a very different experience to waiting in queue or getting bounced between departments.
What Happens Next?
If you want to see what FTTP options are now live for your address in Colmore Row:
- Send us your business name and postcode
- We’ll show you the available FTTP packages
- If needed, we can also map out WiFi and support options for your space
FTTP in Colmore Row isn’t future tech anymore — it’s here, it’s working, and it’s something your business can benefit from today.’
