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 completed its primary build in Slough, enabling network access to 42,000 homes in homes in the town, around 80% of its total residential properties.
Construction began on the project in October 2020 and CityFibre has since laid almost 500km of dense full fibre infrastructure across the town.
With the primary-build complete, CityFibre will densify and connect properties in multi-dwelling buildings and on private roads.
According to a report by Hatch Slough could experience over £487m in productivity and innovation gains and £107m from a widened workforce over a 15-year period.
Neil Madle, Partnership Manager at CityFibre, said: “Tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Slough now have access to full fibre connectivity, unlocking heaps of economic opportunities for the town.”