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HIE says fibre optic broadband plan is on track
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has said its plan to roll out fibre optic broadband throughout the region is proceeding to schedule. The organisation launched a tender to find a private sector telecoms firm to deploy the...
Read moreShetlands Telecom urges fibre optic broadband discussions
Shetland Telecom is urging rural communities to discuss possible ways that they can gain access to fibre optic broadband in the future. Next month, the first part of Shetland Islands Council's fibre optic cable is set to be...
Read moreBT says WAG responsible for Conwy fibre broadband
BT has said the decision to introduce fibre optic broadband connectivity to the north Wales town of Conwy and the surrounding area lies with the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG). In December, the telecoms giant announced a further...
Read moreLiverpool Innovation Park chief states fibre broadband benefits
Fibre optic broadband is helping to encourage companies to establish operations at Liverpool Innovation Park (LIP), according to the site's innovation manager Dr Mark Tock. The FibreNet project is aiming to deliver speeds of...
Read moreBT to expand fibre broadband footprint in Gloucestershire
A further 52,000 homes and businesses in Gloucestershire will be hooked up to BT's fibre optic broadband network over the coming months. The work is due to be completed by the end of the year and is taking place as part of...
Read moreBBFN chief says Norfolk keen to exceed fibre broadband targets
Norfolk is aiming to exceed the government's fibre optic broadband access target, programme director for the Better Broadband for Norfolk (BBFN) project Karen O'Kane has revealed. The Conservative-led coalition is looking...
Read moreSussex business chief issues super-fast broadband pledge
Lack of fibre optic broadband access in Sussex is preventing local businesses from fulfilling their potential, according to Sussex Enterprise. Chief executive of the chamber of commerce Mark Froud said tackling the problem of...
Read moreKC forecasts two-tier fibre broadband deployments
KC's consumer services director Nick Thompson has predicted the emergence of a 'two-tier deployment' strategy for fibre optic broadband in 2012. Mr Thompson pointed out the UK's major internet service providers...
Read moreNorthamptonshire to receive fibre broadband speed boost
Northamptonshire's universal fibre optic broadband plans will provide a major boost in connection speeds for the area, according to a local technology expert. Michael Hurst of Brackley computer repair firm Mousemate explained...
Read moreBristol council chief states desire for fibre broadband funding
Bristol is eager to win government funding to support the rollout of fibre optic broadband services, according to city council leader Barbara Jancke. Speaking to Insider Media, Ms Jancke said the local authority will collaborate...
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