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.
Mon, 2/10/2023 - 12:19
Gigaclear is set to begin work in Newton Flotman to connect more than 1,600 homes to full fibre broadband as part of its £10m infrastructure boost for rural communities in Norfolk.
The altnet’s push into Norfolk began in the summer when work got underway in Long Stratton to connect more than 2,800 properties.
Delivery Director Tony Smith said: “Full fibre broadband is increasingly important in enabling people to work from home, stream online entertainment, scroll and gameplay and people living in rural communities deserve to be able to do this as much as anyone else.”
During the engineering work, Gigaclear will be utilising existing Openreach ducts and poles to minimise disruption. The work in Newton Flotman is set to be completed in Spring 2024.
