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 is investing £45m in a new network that will bring full fibre connectivity within reach of every home and business in Luton and Dunstable.
Construction in Luton will begin in April this year, while Dunstable’s rollout is scheduled to get underway in early 2023.
City Manager Jean Gowin said: “We are future-proofing Luton and Dunstable’s digital needs for generations to come.”
Cllr Steve Dixon, Executive Member for Sustainability and Transformation at Central Bedfordshire Council, added: “Investing in digital infrastructure supports economic growth and is vital for modern, everyday life."
Services will be available from Vodafone, TalkTalk and Zen with other partners expected to join the network soon.