RBBS secures £75m funding for rural rollout

Mon, 10/10/2022 - 10:47
Emil W. Henry, Jr., CEO of Tiger Infrastructure

Rural Broadband Solutions (RBBS) has received a control investment of £75m from Tiger Infrastructure to boost its rural rollout in Shropshire and Wales.

Working via its ISP brand SWS Broadband, RBBS aims to create a fibre network covering around 100,000 small towns that sit entirely in Ofcom’s Area three.

Christopher New, CEO of RBBS, said: "We believe Tiger Infrastructure is a like-minded investor whose expertise and capital will assist us in making RBBS a leader in our niche.”

Keith Harris, Executive Chairman of RBBS, added: “Together, we are well-positioned to assist communities in Shropshire and Wales to solve their immediate and growing requirement for connectivity.”

Pictured: Emil W. Henry, Jr., CEO of Tiger Infrastructure

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