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 £30m town-wide fibre network in Rochdale, with the aim of passing almost every premise by 2024.
Construction is being delivered by Network Plus which is working in close partnership with Rochdale Borough Council and local communities to minimise potential disruption.
The first services will go live sooner than 2024 from Zen, Vodafone, and TalkTalk with others expected to join the network soon.
“A contributing factor to the growth of Rochdale is using the opportunities that digital innovation and transformation provides,” said Area Manager Steve Thorpe.
“People can take advantage of those new digital technologies and better their lives. It’s important to remember that any short-term disruption will pay off in the long-term.”