Netomnia Selects VIAVI Remote Fiber Test System to Accelerate Network Expansion in the UK

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VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced that Netomnia, the UK's second-largest alternative network operator, has selected VIAVI's ONMSi Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS) to enhance their network expansion. Netomnia, along with YouFibre and brsk, currently serves 2.5 million premises with 325,000 premises connected.

The group aims to reach 3 million premises by end of 2025 and 5 million premises by 2027, with an annual build rate of one million premises. The ONMSi system will enable remote test-on-demand capabilities through a mobile app for network certification and monitoring, supporting Netomnia's ambitious expansion plans across 150 exchanges.

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• Selection as strategic partner by UK's second-largest Alt-Net operator
• Large-scale implementation opportunity covering potential 5 million premises by 2027
• Validates VIAVI's ONMSi system market leadership in fiber network testing

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CHANDLER, Ariz., June 24, 2025  /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that alternative network (Alt-Net) operator Netomnia has chosen VIAVI's ONMSi Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS) to simplify and accelerate network installation and ongoing maintenance as the company rapidly expands its business in the UK.

Netomnia, UK's second-largest Alt-Net, together with YouFibre and brsk, now has 2.5 million premises serviceable and 325,000 premises connected. With an annual build rate of one million premises, the group is poised to reach three million premises serviceable by end of 2025 with a new target of five million premises serviceable by the end of 2027.

VIAVI's field-proven ONMSi will play a key role in supporting business growth by enhancing network rollout efficiencies and governance while optimizing maintenance and operation throughout the lifecycle. Netomnia will use a mobile app to leverage the ONMSi remote test-on-demand capability to perform end-to-end certification testing during the build stages. In addition, using reflector-less features, network health and performance will be monitored all the way through the premises' optical network terminals (ONTs).

"The VIAVI OMNSi test system provides a platform on which we can construct a gold standard network," said Jeremy Chelot, Group CEO, Netomnia, YouFibre and brsk. "The remote fiber test system is a critical element in enabling us to reach our ambitious goal to deploy a high-quality network covering five million premises and over 150 exchanges by the end of 2027."

"Our award-winning ONMSi system continues to be globally trusted to deliver scalable, high-speed, high-quality fiber networks," said Oleg Khaykin, President and Chief Executive Officer, VIAVI. "We are delighted that our strategic partnership with Netomnia allows them to harness the power and flexibility of the platform to support their impressive growth plans in the UK."

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About Netomnia
Netomnia is a wholesale fibre operator, the UK's fourth-largest full-fibre network. With an ambitious rollout plan to reach five million premises serviceable by 2027, backed by over £1.5 billion in funding, we are building an uncompromising, capital-efficient fibre network that delivers tomorrow's innovations today. The Netomnia network is where the most powerful internet lives, redefining what's possible for businesses and communities across the UK. For more information, visit netomnia.com.

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FAQ

What is the partnership between VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) and Netomnia?

Netomnia has selected VIAVI's ONMSi Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS) to enhance and accelerate their network installation and maintenance as they expand in the UK.

How many premises does Netomnia currently serve and what are their expansion targets?

Netomnia, YouFibre and brsk currently have 2.5 million premises serviceable and 325,000 premises connected. They aim to reach 3 million premises by end of 2025 and 5 million premises by 2027.

What are the key features of VIAVI's ONMSi system for Netomnia?

The ONMSi system provides remote test-on-demand capability through a mobile app for end-to-end certification testing during build stages, and reflector-less features for monitoring network health through premises' optical network terminals.

How many exchanges does Netomnia plan to cover with VIAVI's technology by 2027?

Netomnia plans to deploy their network across over 150 exchanges by the end of 2027 using VIAVI's ONMSi system.