Fibre Fibre Signs the Armed Forces Covenant
- Jan 7, 2025
- 2 min read
Freedom Fibre, a leading alternative network provider, has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming its commitment to recognise and support those who have served in the military.
The North West and Midlands based telecommunications company is currently rolling out gigabit-capable broadband in North Shropshire and will commence work in rural Cheshire at the beginning of 2025.
Alongside its expanding infrastructure build and company growth, Freedom Fibre will endeavour to create opportunities for the Armed Forces community through employment, upskilling and fundraising.
Veterans already play a key role across various departments including build, project management and engineering.
Steve Slingsby, who served in the Royal Engineers and is now Head of Build Assessment at Freedom Fibre commented:
“As a former member of the armed forces, working for a business that recognises the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant is very important to me. It is crucial that veterans and their unique skills aren’t overlooked.
My role at Freedom Fibre has provided me with ample opportunity to use my technical training, problem solving and adaptability skills, and I encourage others to explore the significant contribution they can make to the telecoms industry.”
The Armed Forces Covenant acknowledges the sacrifices made by service personnel and their families, who face unique challenges in their duty to protect the nation. In return, the Covenant highlights the moral obligation to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities.
Nathan Vautier, Freedom Fibre’s Chief Executive Officer, said:
“Freedom Fibre is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant as we recognise the value and unique skills, qualifications and experience that people who have trained and served in the Armed Forces bring to complex infrastructure projects delivering gigabit fibre to Britain.
As part of our commitment, we actively encourage flexibility, mobilisation and understanding within the business and we look forward to building our work force with former members of the Armed Forces, continuing to support initiatives that highlight the opportunities and recognition they deserve from our country.”
For more information about the Armed Forces Covenant, please visit here.
The technical and problem-solving skills my dad learned during his service translated perfectly into his civilian career in network engineering. Transitioning out of the military can be tough, so these hiring initiatives truly make a massive difference for families. Ironically, I was just at my dad's house this morning helping him manage his own daily telecom setup. I spent my coffee break searching for a q link wireless phone number to help him update his mobile account details online.