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Published on: 15th October 2025   |   Rachael de Carle

Why now’s the time to service your fibre

The nights are drawing in, the festival fields are eerily quiet, and dare we say it… Christmas is just around the corner. For many in the live sports and entertainment industry, now is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and prepare your fibre networks for the year ahead.

At Universal Networks, our Servicing & Repairs offering is designed to keep your systems running at their best. Whether your fibre has endured a season of mud, dust and crowds at summer festivals, or the relentless pace of motorsport circuits, a proactive service now can save costly downtime later.

For Live Events and Festivals

Peak festival season may be over, but the work behind the scenes doesn’t stop. If your fibre has been deployed across muddy fields, exposed to heavy footfall, or stressed during quick turnarounds, it’s likely showing signs of wear. The quieter winter months are the ideal time to give your network a health check.

From connector cleaning and inspection through to full-scale repairs and re-terminations, our servicing ensures your fibre is fully tested, re-certified and ready to roll for next summer. Don’t wait until the first festival build of 2026 to discover a critical failure. Plan ahead now and hit the ground running when the season returns.

Check out our festival case study with PRG, a market leader in live event technology, who rely on Universal Networks’ servicing and repair support on an annual basis.

People working at live event

For Motorsport Teams

Unlike festivals, motorsport rarely takes long breaks. With a packed schedule of testing, qualifying, and race days, teams are constantly on the move, with only short pauses during the mid-season summer break and over Christmas. We understand that fibre networks play a vital role in this environment, whether in the pit lane, paddock, or broadcasting race-day coverage, and any failure can put performance and reputation on the line.

Fibre reels in warehouse

That’s why it pays to think ahead. Before the end-of-year sign-off and Christmas shutdown, take stock of what needs attention. Fibre reels, portable systems and patching points all benefit from a thorough inspection and service, ensuring everything is race-ready for the new season.

We’ve seen first-hand how critical fibre cable resilience is in the motorsport environment. But don’t just take our word for it, check out our motorsport case study with Global Event Technology, a leading event technology company, to see how they utilise our Servicing and Repairs offering on an annual basis to get their fibre track-ready for the next season.

“We’ve worked with Universal Networks for over 10 years and they remain our partner of choice for all cabling solutions. At the end of each Motorsport season, we send all our race equipment back to GET HQ, where Universal Networks take care of testing, repairing and replacing all damaged cables to ensure we’re fully prepared for the next season. Always great service!”

– Global Event Technology

Why Choose Universal Networks?

With more than 30 years’ experience in fibre solutions for demanding environments, we understand that downtime isn’t an option.

Our dedicated servicing and repairs team provide:

  • Full cleaning, inspection and re-termination where needed
  • Test reports for peace of mind
  • Fast turnaround to fit your schedules
  • Support from experts who understand your industry pressures
Person servicing fibre cable

Think Ahead, Stay Connected

Yes… we’re mentioning Christmas early, but that’s because planning ahead now means less stress later. Whether your focus is next year’s festivals or the first laps of the 2026 motorsport season, booking in your servicing now ensures you’re prepared long before the action starts again.

Ready to get started? Explore our full Servicing & Repairs offering and book your service today!

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