20 more villages to be added to our network
We can announce that over 20 more villages now have access to ultrafast, ultra-reliable full-fibre broadband after the multi-million-pound digital infrastructure was completed in several areas across the South East.
So far in 2024, a total of 22 rural communities in Cambridgeshire (nine), Norfolk (eight), Essex (three) and Suffolk (two) have fully connected to our full-fibre network.
James Salmon, Director of Corporate Development, said: “We are thrilled to have switched on our full-fibre network in 22 rural parishes so far this year, allowing individuals, families and local businesses to benefit from world-leading internet speeds and network reliability.
We remain committed to our mission of delivering hyperfast broadband in under-served rural and remote communities across the East of England that need reliable and fast broadband to enjoy access to modern services, whether that’s online GP appointments or running a business from home.
Building full-fibre infrastructure at this scale in the countryside is a complex task, however. Each project is bespoke and requires significant planning and resources as well as the coordination of local authorities and highways, landowners and other agencies. Thankfully, we have hugely talented and dedicated teams across all departments to ensure we can celebrate a successful network switch-on.
We look forward to connecting many more rural communities to ensure no one is left behind as the UK continues to build and deploy full-fibre networks at pace to unlock significant economic growth.”
Among the 22 rural communities to have joined our full-fibre network in 2024 to date are East Bergholt in Essex, Wickham Market in Suffolk, Banham in Norfolk, and Great Paxton in South Cambridgeshire.
Meanwhile, a further 14 parishes are expected to join the network by the end of the year, with construction work set to finish in seven communities in both Suffolk and Norfolk.
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