Scaling the Hyperoptic Programme 
Within Kelly Group’s Major Programmes portfolio, the Hyperoptic programme for Virgin Media has progressed 
from its initial phases into a large-scale rollout. The project focuses on delivering high-capacity network upgrades, 
specifically trunk routes, which form the backbone of the network. These fibre arteries provide the core infrastructure 
that supports all local customer connections.
Phased Delivery
Over the past year, the programme has gained significant momentum. Following the successful completion of more 
than 450 work orders in our region during Phase One, the project is now progressing into its second phase.
To date, Kelly Group has delivered multiple trunk routes, installing approximately 94 kilometres of fibre cabling. 
As the programme expands, overall delivery volumes are expected to double as the next phase of the 2026 delivery 
cycle progresses.
The Power of Specialised Resource 
Maintaining this pace requires a highly skilled workforce, 
with teams holding advanced technical accreditations to 
support complex infrastructure delivery and high-capacity 
fibre splicing activities.
The programme is currently supported by the following 
weekly resource profile:
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Four two-person cabling teams 
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Two two-person splicing teams 
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One two-person construction team 
By utilising existing Major Programme accreditations, 
we have scaled without additional upskilling, ensuring a 
seamless transition into higher-volume work. 
Capturing the London Market  
While the programme has a national reach, the strategic 
centre of the rollout is London, where the majority of 
Hyperoptic work orders are concentrated. Kelly Group 
managed 40% of Virgin Media’s national Hyperoptic 
programme delivery.
Commenting on the programme’s growth, AJ Hagi-Ali 
the Regional Manager said: 
Visualising the Infrastructure: An illustrative representation of Kelly Group’s network delivery for Virgin Media; (not an 
accurate network map).
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CONTRACT NEWS - VIRGIN MEDIA
“The upturn in orders marks 
a new chapter for the programme” 
AJ Hagi-Ali, Regional Manager
Local Access: The distribution network that 
“feeds off” the trunk, branching into streets 
and residential areas.
Trunk Route: High-capacity fibre arteries 
that transport massive data volumes 
between regional hubs.
Network Hubs: Strategic connection points 
where trunk routes are spliced into local 
distribution lines.

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