Faruk TASKIRAN

Building the UK’s first truly AI-Ready Optical Backbone – an ultra-low latency, high-capacity, independently certified dark-fibre network designed to power the future of Artificial Intelligence, HPC, and Quantum connectivity

At OptiF, we are on a mission to redefine the UK’s digital infrastructure by building a next-generation national dark-fibre backbone, engineered for the demands of AI, HPC, and quantum-era data flows. Unlike traditional networks, our design prioritises ultra-low latency, massive scalability, and route resilience, creating a foundation that is not only future-proof but future-defining.
Our approach is simple yet radical:
Deploying independent SLA-validated dark fibres across the UK.
Creating an AI-ready national ring, linking subsea landings, data centres, and international hubs.
Ensuring every kilometre of fibre is tested, audited, and certified for 400G/800G evolution and beyond.

We believe the UK deserves more than incremental upgrades – it needs a quantum leap in infrastructure. OptiF is not just laying fibre: we are building the backbone of AI Britain, enabling research, industry, and innovation to thrive on a network designed for tomorrow.

By collaborating with universities, local authorities, and international partners, we aim to deliver a network that accelerates regional growth, global competitiveness, and technological sovereignty.

The future is AI-driven. With OptiF, the UK will not just participate – it will lead