Regional News
Fibre broadband rolled out to first Cowes properties
Fibre optic broadband has been rolled out to the first homes and businesses in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Over the coming weeks, more than 7,500 properties in the town will be able to receive super-fast broadband from BT, while...
Read moreBT praised for Superfast Cornwall fibre broadband scheme
BT's Superfast Cornwall project will teach network operators valuable lessons about rolling out fibre optic broadband in rural areas, according to Ovum analyst Matthew Howett. The telecoms giant is aiming to extend...
Read moreWarrington residents urged to campaign for fibre broadband access
Warrington North MP Helen Jones is urging residents to play their part in bringing fibre optic broadband to the area. The politician has echoed the call of the Warrington Guardian's campaign to bring better broadband...
Read moreSurrey council insists fibre broadband is a priority
Surrey County Council has insisted it is committed to ensuring fibre optic broadband is available to residents and businesses in isolated communities in the short term. Villagers in Ewhurst have been calling for faster broadband...
Read moreDerbyshire council promotes fibre broadband strategy
Derbyshire County Council (DCC) has launched an information pack to promote the local authority's push to improve fibre optic broadband connectivity. The Digital Derbyshire strategy is looking to bring about the county's...
Read moreFibre broadband goes live across West Sussex
Fibre optic broadband has gone live in more communities across West Sussex as part of BT's national rollout. Engineers from the telecoms giant are set to complete the series of upgrades in the coming weeks, to the benefit of...
Read moreGamma buys forgotten Mancs fibre broadband network
Gamma Communications is set to bring a long-forgotten fibre optic broadband network in Manchester back to life. Running for 48 miles and covering everywhere from the city centre to Eccles, Oldham, Salford and Trafford, the...
Read moreAndrew Percy MP praises Brigg fibre broadband rollout
Brigg and Goole MP Andrew Percy has praised BT for bringing fibre optic broadband to his constituency. The telecoms giant is set to roll out super-fast broadband to more than 6,000 homes and businesses in Brigg over the coming...
Read moreFibre broadband rolled out to more Bournemouth properties
BT has expanded its fibre optic broadband footprint in Bournemouth, bringing the number of local properties with access to the technology to more than 62,000. The first homes and businesses in the residential and shopping area of...
Read moreBT brings fibre broadband to eight West Yorks communities
Fibre optic broadband is now available to the first properties in another eight West Yorkshire communities. More than 76,000 homes and businesses in Elland, Horbury Ossett, Ilkley, Milnsbridge, Moortown, Rawdon and Sandal are set...
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