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.
Thu, 8/12/2022 - 12:09
More than 85,000 homes and businesses across Staffordshire can access full fibre services following a £26 million investment by Openreach.
The next phase of this project sees engineers starting work in Burton upon Trent, Leek, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford and Uttoxeter.
Kasam Hussain, Openreach’s Partnership Director for the Midlands, said: “Our investment across Staffordshire continues at pace, and we’re determined to help this community thrive and support people working, keeping in touch with their loved ones and building connections and opportunities.”
Openreach has worked closely with Staffordshire County Council for many years, particularly their Highways department, and as partners in the county council’s broadband programme.
Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for environment, infrastructure and climate change, Simon Tagg added: “As a result of our work with Openreach, our Superfast Staffordshire programme enabled 97 per cent of county properties to connect to faster broadband speeds and has been a huge success. Full fibre connection is the important next step.
Openreach has announced plans to invest in fibre for most premises in dozens of towns and villages across Staffordshire, including Audley, Blythe Bridge, Cheadle, Rocester, Shenstone, Trentham, Tutbury, Yarnfield and Yoxall.
