A recent survey from bOnline has shown that many SMEs are unsure about the availability of altnet in their area, with confusion over the UK’s broadband roll-out strategy.
CityFibre has begun rolling out its full fibre infrastructure in Bognor Regis as part of its £195m investment in West and East Sussex.
Build partner CNN Communications has begun work in North Bersted and expects to pass almost every home and business by completion in 2024.
The team will use a range of construction methods while working in close partnership with Arun District Council, West Sussex County Council and local communities.
Adrian Smith, CityFibre’s City Manager for Bognor Regis, said: “This is the start of a new chapter for Bognor Regis as it gets ready to thrive in the digital age.”
In Bognor Regis, CityFibre is working with launch partner Vodafone while TalkTalk, Zen and ISPs are expected to join the network soon.