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Fibre optic broadband will transform Ribble Valley, says MP
A project that has brought fibre optic broadband to rural areas of Lancashire has been praised by a local MP. Nigel Evans, who represents his constituency in the Ribble Valley, claimed the benefits that will be felt not just...
Read moreFibre broadband rollouts make UK world's tenth best connected country
A nationwide fibre optic broadband project that has been launched by the government has pushed the UK into the top ten best connected countries in the world, according to a new report. Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) is a widespread...
Read moreManchester business hub gets fibre optic broadband
A conference centre in central Manchester that houses a number of the city's high-profile companies has gained access to fibre optic broadband. The installation has come courtesy of service provider Metronet (UK), which was...
Read moreFibre optic broadband comes to 15,000 Surrey properties
Around 15,000 homes and businesses in Surrey have gained access to fibre optic broadband following the first phase of a rollout project. The scheme is a partnership between service provider BT and Surrey County Council. The...
Read moreEssex Councillor calls for fibre optic broadband technology
A Parish Councillor from Essex has hit out at schemes intended to roll out fibre optic broadband in the UK. Ted Saridja claims that areas such as Stanford Rivers - where he is based - have suffered neglect on the part of the...
Read moreFibre optic broadband project slammed by IT firm
An initiative that aims to increase access to fibre optic broadband in Cheshire has been criticised by a local computing company. The project, which is a partnership between BT and four local councils, aims to bring superfast...
Read moreCumbria hosts fibre optic broadband bash
Residents from a rural area of Cumbria are holding a celebration to mark the introduction of fibre optic broadband to their properties. Today (October 2nd 2013) marks the activation of the first street-side cabinet to be part of...
Read moreFibre optic broadband boost for Wales
A fibre optic broadband connection will be available to 75 per cent of Wales by the end of spring 2015, according to BT. The service provider has formed a deal with the Welsh government that will increase access to superfast...
Read moreBath and North East Somerset LCA welcomes fibre broadband rollout
A project that will see fibre optic broadband access made available in 90 per cent of homes in Bath and North East Somerset will be invaluable to businesses, according to the area's Local Council Association (LCA). Peter...
Read moreBradford city centre gets fibre optic broadband boost
A nationwide project by service provider BT is set to introduce a fibre optic broadband connection to 15,500 more homes and businesses in Bradford city centre by spring 2014. The move has come as a result of a £2.5 billion...
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