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.
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KCOM’s investment in Gunness, North Lincolnshire, means nearly local 400 homes and businesses can now access full fibre.
The network been welcomed by local MP Andrew Percy who said: “Fast, reliable broadband is often now essential for everyday life, enabling people to work, study and even just relax at home.
“There has been a real call from the local community for access to a better broadband network so KCOM’s investment in Gunness and the surrounding area is a welcome boost for the region.”
“A quality broadband connection is vital for many families and this new fibre network will help improve the lives of many local people and create a host of new opportunities for local businesses.”
KCOM’s launch in Gunness is the latest step in its £62m network expansion across North Lincolnshire and North Yorkshire, which is set to reach 50,000 more homes and businesses within the next two years.
Among the other North Lincolnshire communities set to benefit from KCOM’s fibre network in the coming months are Epworth and Kirton Lindsey.
Neil Bartholomew, MD of KCOM Retail, said: “We’re committed to connecting rural communities like Gunness that have often been left behind by the big national providers so everyone has access to the many opportunities that being online can offer.”
