Mountrel explores how telecom suppliers and Alt Nets can build greater supply chain resilience in the face of global disruptions. Our proactive sourcing and fulfilment model helps reduce delivery risk, control costs, and keep network projects moving.

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Resilience in the Supply Chain: How Mountrel Keeps Fibre Projects on Track

Global supply chain pressures from semiconductor shortages and freight congestion to post-pandemic disruption and geopolitical instability have created significant hurdles for infrastructure projects across the UK.

For mid-sized ISPs and Alt Nets, the goal is clear: deliver gigabit broadband to underserved communities. But time and again, these rollouts are slowed by inconsistent supply of critical components PIA-approved cable, ducts, closures, and accessories. The result? Delays on site, idle labour, ballooning costs, and unmet customer expectations.

At Mountrel, we’ve built our model to solve this.

Rather than relying on fragmented vendor networks and reactive procurement, we take a more controlled, OEM-led approach. We source directly from trusted manufacturing partners, forecast demand based on client build schedules, and hold critical stock in reserve. From specification to site delivery, we manage every link in the chain.

This approach gives our clients what legacy distribution cannot:

• Fewer suppliers to manage

• Reserved inventory aligned to rollout phases

• Faster response times for urgent builds

• Clear visibility from PO to delivery

We’ve diversified our sourcing network across multiple regions to reduce single-source dependencies. Our stockholding infrastructure allows us to fulfil against forecasted demand—minimising delays and improving project certainty.

As the UK pushes toward its fibre coverage targets, resilience is now the defining metric. The companies that adapt fastest and build smarter will shape the country’s digital future.

At Mountrel, we’re here to make sure you’re one of them.