Fibreplus announces strategic alliance with VIAVI Solutions

Fibreplus, a UK-based telecommunications distributor, has announced a new strategic alliance with VIAVI Solutions.

This partnership will involve the distribution of select fibre optic testing instruments from VIAVI, including the T-BERD/MTS-4000 OTDR and the SmartPocket V2 OLP-39 TruePON Power Meter.

The move comes in response to growing customer demand for VIAVI equipment, signalling a shift in Fibreplus's supplier partnerships. Rhys Brine, Associate Director at Fibreplus, commented on the development, stating, "We are excited to continue our trajectory of growth and our commitment to offering our existing customers and our new customers a total service solution by partnering with VIAVI."

Fibreplus plans to bolster its existing services as part of this agreement. The company will enhance its hire fleet, maintain a fully-equipped repair and calibration centre, and continue to operate a comprehensive training facility. Brine added, "We are excited to be a service and repair centre for VIAVI in the UK."

Daniel Black, Director of Sales for the UK, Ireland, and Nordics at VIAVI Solutions, expressed similar enthusiasm for the collaboration.

"VIAVI is a global leader in test and measurement for communication service providers, providing key test instruments and diagnostics for FTTx network through build, activation and operation," he said. "We're delighted to work with Fibreplus, a leading UK distributor in the telecommunications sector. At the core of this new partnership is the continuing delivery of excellent end-to-end service to UK communication service providers and contractor ecosystem."

As a key partner and service and repair centre for VIAVI in the UK, Fibreplus aims to harness the potential of this strategic alliance to elevate customer service and pioneer innovative solutions. This includes establishing a thorough servicing and repair centre, enhancing lead times, streamlining processes, and promptly introducing new products and software advancements to the UK market in collaboration with VIAVI.

Brine emphasised the company's commitment to its customers, both current and future, stating, "We are excited for the future of our partnership and providing the ultimate telecoms solutions to our customers. We will continue to provide robust support and maintenance for EXFO products, ensuring our customers receive the exceptional service they have come to expect. Our commitment to our customers remains steadfast, and we are fully dedicated to meeting their needs during this transition period and beyond."