CityFibre has connected the first customers in Suffolk to its network, helping more than 80,000 residents across rural areas access full fibre broadband, funded by a £100m award as part of the government’s Project Gigabit.
Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:57
GoFibre has completed the build of a new full fibre network in Harbottle, in the latest development to deliver broadband across north Northumberland and Teesdale.
The altnet provider’s project marks a significant stride in closing this gap for the community, with an additional approximately 90 premises now ready to connect to full fibre.
With the completion of recent construction, more than 14,300 homes and businesses in the region can access fast broadband speeds, including 3,700 funded by Project Gigabit.
GoFibre engineers had to undertake an extensive civil engineering effort on the north side of the main street, installing new infrastructure where none previously existed.
By working closely with Northumberland County Council Streetworks team, Parish Council, Northumberland National Park and local residents, GoFibre committed to minimising disruption in the village from the outset.
With Harbottle’s newly-installed broadband, local residents and businesses can access faster and more reliable connections, with GoFibre’s entry-level connection speed more than twice the UK average, with the network capable of providing speeds up to 1 Gbps.
