Infrastructure
Wessex Internet has officially launched its £33.5 million Project Gigabit initiative to deliver full fibre broadband to rural Dorset and South Somerset. Construction began in Halstock and Dorset, following the completion of detailed planning for the five-year programme awarded in April. This ambitious rollout will connect 21,400 hard-to-reach homes and businesses, bridging the digital divide … Read more
Pulse Fibre is making moving day easier for over 200 homeowners at three Wain Homes developments in the South West by providing free broadband for 12 months. The initiative includes lightning-fast 100Mb/s broadband, a free WiFi 6 router, and same-day activation, ensuring residents can connect seamlessly from the moment they move in. Pulse Fibre’s collaboration … Read more
Quickline has launched its full-fibre broadband across rural West Yorkshire, bringing gigabit-capable speeds to villages like Streethouse, New Sharlston, Emley, and Upper Cumberworth through the government’s Project Gigabit. Around 600 homes and businesses in these areas now have access via government funding, with a further 1,100 connected through Quickline’s own network expansion. This rollout targets … Read more
nexfibre has released its quarterly update, showing that as of September 30th, they’ve reached over 1.5 million properties passed. Considering nexfibre was established in January 2023, reaching this figure in such a short time gives us confidence that they’re on track to meet their ambitious target of 5 million properties passed by 2026. In December 2023’s … Read more
Brsk has announced that it is expanding its network to connect rural areas in West Yorkshire with high-speed full-fibre services. Around 10,000 premises across Denholme, Haworth, Crossroads, Wilsden, and Cullingworth will gain access to speeds of up to 2Gbps, addressing the limited and costly broadband options currently available. Regional Head Darryl Nieuwenhuizen said: “We have … Read more
Zzoomm has reached 15% market penetration in the towns of Penistone, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Sandbach, and High Green & Chapeltown, despite these networks being newly established. Recently, the company celebrated 20%+ penetration in several other towns, including Hereford and Thirsk, demonstrating its rapid uptake. As we know, a penetration rate of 20% is celebrated within the industry, … Read more
LilaConnect has now passed 80% of premises in Stoke-on-Trent, equating to 103,784 residential and commercial properties across the city! This means that every one of those properties can now access superfast full fibre. They have been working alongside the government as part of the Silicon Stoke Prospectus. Originally published in 2021, Stoke-on-Trent City Council (SoTCC) … Read more
Brsk has announced it’s trialling a new 2Gbps service with selected customers across various regions, from West Yorkshire to Greater Manchester. With over 633,000 homes already passed by their full-fibre network, this upgrade in technology solidifies their recent win at the Connected Britain Awards, where they took home the “Full Fibre Innovation” prize. 👀 The … Read more
Quickline has just unlocked gigabit-capable broadband for an additional 4,500 homes and businesses across rural West Yorkshire and York. This is part of the £60 million Project Gigabit contract, targeting hard-to-reach areas that are typically overlooked due to location costs. With over 28,000 properties set to benefit from the project in total. Beyond connectivity, they’re … Read more
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