GoFibre is to launch its GoFurther Fund in north Northumberland for the first time, giving local charities and organisations support from the fund, which forms part of the altnet provider’s social impact strategy and helps charitable groups to transform local lives within the regions with access to its full fibre broadband network.
Tue, 20/02/2024 - 11:37
Community Fibre has signed a five-year agreement with LGfL - The National Grid for Learning to provide back-up secondary connectivity to schools across the capital.
The altnet has begun its rollout and aims to provide a back-up internet service to over 500 sites this year.
John Jackson, CEO of LGfL- The National Grid for Learning, said: “LGfL’s investment in Community Fibre is part of a wider strategy to deliver world-class digital infrastructure to children in London that is fast, secure and highly resilient.”
LGfL - The National Grid for Learning and Community Fibre will also explore new initiatives as part of the broadband provider’s community investment programme.
Graeme Oxby, CEO of Community Fibre, adds: “Stable and reliable connectivity is vital for teachers and school children across the capital, so we’re thrilled to provide fibre support.”
