New economic research by Cebr shows Openreach’s digital upgrade could generate £4bn for Scottish economy by 2029 and help reverse depopulation, with half of Scottish residents now able to connect to broadband – thanks to £435m investment in the nation’s new network.
Tue, 10/12/2024 - 10:56
Lightning Fibre has expanded its network in the Old Town area of Eastbourne, marking a new milestone in connecting properties to full fibre, with 27 percent of premises now accessing fast broadband speeds.
Of 7,586 properties located in the Old Town area of Eastbourne, the network has reached now 6,574 (87 percent) of homes and businesses.
This has seen 2,021 households and businesses make the switch, which equates to 31 percent of the connectable premises.
The area went live in August 2021 and was completed in January 2023.
