______________________________________________________________________________________________ Map Group

A connection inevitably requires strong , secure infrastructure . One company leading Britain ’ s telecoms revolution is Map Group ( Map ). Celebrating 30 years in business this year , Map has equipped millions of households and businesses with broadband . Its technology and skills are trusted by leading suppliers including Virgin Media and Openreach .

With the telecoms industry planning an Analogue Switch Off for the UK by the end of 2025 , Map is now playing a key role in replacing copper wires with new fibre ones . Openreach , for instance , has confirmed its plan to install a new fibre service across

the UK , retiring its copper broadband and telephone lines along the way .

Map is part of the journey from inception to installation . Starting with network planning and design , the process includes surveying , building the network , civils , overhead construction , and final installation . We sit down with Mike Carlin , Map ’ s CEO , to discuss the story behind the company ’ s key role in securing the UK ’ s connectivity .

The business initially began in 1993 as an electrical contracting business , rather than telecoms . “ After just two years , we identified a niche in the market for the introduction of cable television into the UK , so we started working for Comcast in the Northeast of England ,” begins Mike .

“ After about six months , I was approached to carry out some residential installations , connecting the network to the customer ’ s property . We grew within this space and by

DG Optics is a telecommunications company that works on multiple networks including the likes of Virgin media , BT , City Fibre and Hyperoptic , we offer a variety of works including , Fibre splicing , Fibre Testing , Overhead works and Cabling .

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