Alncom to roll out a £1.4m project in Northumberland

Alncom will connect 200 of the hardest to reach premises in and around the rural communities of Rothbury and Coquet through a £1.4 million project.

The rollout will begin in the summer of 2025 and last around 12 months. Alncom will also provide free public Wi-Fi in the town centre and community halls as part of this roll-out.

MD Stephen Pinchen said: “Ultrafast broadband is now a vital part of everyday life and as a company, we have been heavily focussed on being able to deliver this roll-out to the people and businesses who have been left behind. 

“It has taken a lot of planning and negotiation, working closely with BDUK to get our teams into these harder to reach and more isolated homes and commercial premises.”

Gareth Carter said: “This collaborative approach will help during the build process itself.  When building in these more rural areas, it’s likely that Alncom will need to navigate many challenges including narrow roads, streams, ancient monuments and sites of special scientific interest. 

“Alncom have made considerable investments in both skills and equipment to ensure we can deliver this and future builds and importantly, leave little or no imprint on the environment.”