Pulse Fibre has partnered with south west homebuilder Cavanna Homes to deliver full fibre infrastructure to its new homes at Warmwell Rise in Dorset, a community of 140 two-to-four-bedroom homes.
Wed, 18/09/2024 - 16:31
Around a quarter of a million households in Greater Manchester could benefit from a wayleave agreement struck between the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, social housing providers and broadband providers.
Greater Manchester Housing Providers, which is responsible for 260,000 social homes across the city region, has signed the new agreement with Virgin Media O2, Nexfibre, Openreach and Hyperoptic.
Around one in five residents in Greater Manchester lives in social housing, and GMCA research estimates that up to 60 per cent of these residents faces digital exclusion of some form.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said:“Being able to get online quickly and easily is essential for staying in touch, accessing services, and finding new opportunities. It’s an essential part of modern life, which is why it’s so important that we tackle digital exclusion.”
