Regional News
Rural Isle of Wight fibre broadband cabinet welcomed by residents
The first rural fibre broadband cabinet has gone live on the Isle of Wight, much to the delight of local residents. Around 240 homes and businesses will be able to benefit from gaining access to the high-speed technology, thanks...
Read moreAM calls on Ofcom to investigate Welsh broadband speeds
Welsh Assembly Member Andrew Davies is calling on Ofcom to carry out an investigation into the varying broadband speeds people in different parts of Wales experience. In addition, Mr Davies would like the regulator to look into...
Read moreHastings MP outlines fibre broadband hopes
MP for Hastings and Rye Amber Rudd has expressed her views on the rollout of fibre optic broadband to her constituents, stating she believes this needs to be extended to secure further business growth. Writing in the Hastings...
Read moreCountryside Alliance expresses frustrations on fibre broadband vouchers
In the wake of the government's announcement that it will be making superfast fibre optic broadband vouchers available to small businesses to help them with the cost of connecting to the high-speed technology, a rural...
Read moreTove Valley fibre broadband project announces second phase
The Tove Valley Superfast Broadband project - also known as the Abthorpe Broadband Association - has announced it is ready to start its second phase, having secured a contract with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
Read moreDavid Cameron sets rural fibre broadband cabinet live
Fibre broadband has arrived in one of the more rural parts of West Oxfordshire, thanks to the work of local residents and a switch-on from the Prime Minister himself. After learning they were to be left out of commercial rollout...
Read moreFibre broadband finally on its way to Penzance town centre
Fibre broadband is finally on its way to Penzance town centre, leaders of the Superfast Cornwall rollout project have confirmed. Speaking to the Cornishman, Programme Director of the connectivity initiative Nigel Ashcroft stated:...
Read moreSuperfast Staffordshire reaches 10,000 properties milestone
The Superfast Staffordshire fibre broadband rollout project has reached an important milestone, having connected 10,000 homes and businesses in the county to the high-speed internet infrastructure. Since its launch in May this...
Read moreConnecting Cheshire announces 16,000 more properties to get fibre broadband
The Connecting Cheshire rollout project has announced it will be connecting a further 16,000 homes and businesses in the region to superfast fibre optic broadband. Sandiway, Tarporley, Saughall and Tarvin are next in line to...
Read moreFibre broadband boost for the Roseland Peninsula
The £132 million Superfast Cornwall fibre broadband connectivity project has announced it will be extending its delivery of the high-speed technology to the Roseland Peninsula. Due to the relatively remote position of...
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