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.
Netomnia has added Maidstone to its full fibre rollout in Kent, investing £21m to connect 72,000 premises in the town. The company is partnering with Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) for this rollout.
The altnet has already started builds in Ashford, Gravesend and Canterbury with an investment of up to £42 million in the area, targeting around 141,000 premises.
MD Alan O’Prey said: “Maidstone plays host to the largest office centre in the county of Kent, with many high-technology firms now established in the surrounding business parks.
“Access to a robust and reliable, ultrafast network will greatly benefit these businesses and will also attract new fast growing companies to the area.”