The rollout of gigabit broadband remains the top priority for local authority digital leaders for the second year running, finds FarrPoint’s annual survey.
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A Sub-regional Digital Infrastructure Strategy has been launched today by Local London and the South London Partnership to identify gaps in gigabit-capable connectivity across 14 south and east London boroughs.
Openreach has accelerated its FTTP build rate to 73k per week, delivering a record 950k premises passed for its Q3.
BeFibre is backing Clacton Rugby Club, supporting the mini and youth section with 10 new flags, as well as sponsoring Clacton Rugby Club ladies’ team full kit.
Vorboss continues to strengthen its executive leadership team with the appointment of David Gilbey as CFO.
More than 816,000 homes and businesses in Wales can now access Openreach’s network, with 277,000 premises having taken up services so far.
CityFibre’s primary build in Bury St Edmunds is now complete with over 16,000 premises, 81% of the town’s residential footprint, able to access the network.
Buoyed by a debt facility of up to £1.5bn secured in December 2023 Abingdon-based Gigaclear is set to reach two major milestones in Q1 2024 – hitting its target of 500,000 properties ready for service, and securing 100,000 customers connected to its network.
Openreach is now available to 30% of homes and businesses in the Dover exchange area and 15,000 premises on Isle of Wight.