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Government softens pledge for nationwide Gigabit-cable broadband by 2025

Written by hannah on . Posted in Residential.

Boris Johnson’s £4bn Gigabit broadband investment has had its “highly ambitious” goal downplayed by the UK government. The strategy, pledging to have “gigabit-capable” fibre internet in every home by 2025, was treated with suspicion by the telecoms industry when announced last year.

Now, these suspicions have been justified, as the PM softened his approach, by saying “we’ll go as far as we possibly can by 2025. The UK Minister for Digital Infrastructure, Matt Warman, delivered the updated comments to the House of Commons last week, contrasting previous enthusiasm for the project.

The proposition of a nation capable of ultrafast internet is a goal many are pushing relentlessly toward. Here in the midlands, especially, where Cambridge, for example, is undergoing a pure fibre rollout, and Leicester is making steps toward becoming one of the world’s most digitally connected cities.

Much of this ambition comes from a growing set of alternative network providers, most notably with Cityfibre, who’s goal of providing 8 million premises with fast, reliable internet is aiding the government’s objectives. The plan detailed a technology-neutral approach, aiming to provide all premises with:

○ Gigabit Capable Connectivity with a normally available download speed of at least 500Mbps and upload speed of 200Mbps.

○ In limited circumstances, Ultrafast Capable Connectivity with a normally available download speed of at least 50Mbps and 20Mbps upload.

As a City Champion of Cityfibre, Gigabit Networks is currently doing just that, bringing pure fibre networks to Cambridge, Leicester and Nottingham. You can take advantage of the reliability, strength and speed of Gigabit broadband now, by contacting us, and choosing one of our three pure fibre plans.

Elsewhere, however, private investment achieves a reach of around 70%, and with a timescale many perceive as too short, success of the development plan might be down to how far and fast operators can work in coming years.

Gigabit Networks supports CityFibre’s vision to deliver pure-fibre connectivity to towns and cities across the Midlands

Written by hannah on . Posted in gigabit cities.

As a City Champion partner of CityFibre, Gigabit Networks is supporting the UK’s third digital infrastructure provider in its drive to open up pure fibre connectivity to businesses in towns and cities across the Midlands – including Cambridge, Leicester, Nottingham and soon Derby.

 

The significant roll out is part of a £4bn national programme to deliver a pure fibre infrastructure to over 100 towns and cities, one which is set to create 11,000 telecoms and construction jobs over three years.

 

The move comes as the UK Government seeks to deliver more reliable and superiorly faster connectivity services by replacing slower, ageing copper lines with pure fibre cables. CityFibre is at the forefront of this vision.

 

The UK’s Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “We’re working closely with firms like CityFibre and I warmly welcome their commitment to building a highly-skilled and diverse telecoms workforce which will boost growth right across the UK.”

 

To find out more about Gigabit Network’s involvement in the pure fibre rollout with CityFibre and how your business could benefit from pure fibre connectivity, contact us today.

 

You can also read more about CityFibre’s major recruitment drive at: CityFibre announces 10,000 jobs boost to roll-out pure-fibre infrastructure across the UK

Gigabit Networks and CityFibre drive Leicester’s digital transformation

Written by hannah on . Posted in gigabit cities, Internet Provider.

  • Gigabit City network provides ultrafast speeds to Leicester businesses
  • Greater internet capability for Leicester as part of £4bn UK-wide rollout will lead to economic boost

 

Gigabit Networks is enabling Leicester businesses to thrive as the country moves out of the COVID-19 lockdown by unlocking their digital potential with Gigabit internet speeds (1000Mbps)

The local ISP has agreed to be one of a select number of CityFibre’s City Champions driving local businesses adoption of pure fibre connectivity as part of a major national roll out which has already seen it create new and completely independent fibre networks in 29 cities and towns across the UK including Cambridge, Nottingham and soon Derby.

Lots of business leaders haven’t yet realised they can now get the same high quality and ultra-fast internet speeds that larger corporations enjoy, but at significantly competitive prices. This is a game changer for Leicester, providing it with the initial building blocks to make it globally competitive as a digital city. That has a massive impact on the local economy and entrepreneurship.

The ‘Economic Impact of pure fibre infrastructure in 100 towns and cities’ report carried out by specialist economic development and regeneration consultancy Regeneris, commissioned by CityFibre, estimates the £80million investment CityFibre is making in the city could boost the local economy by up to £640 million over the coming years.

“Lockdown has demonstrated how essential a fast, reliable connectivity solution is for business continuity,” said Andrew Wilson, CityFibre’s Head of Wholesale. “During the current crisis, we are motivated to maintain progress and play our part in providing the digital infrastructure that will drive economic growth, support flexible working and deliver fast and reliable connectivity to businesses across the city.”

Currently, pure fibre connectivity is only available to 12 percent of premises across the UK. It is revered as the best in connectivity for its speed, near unlimited bandwidth and reliability. By using fibre optic cables for every stage of the connection from the customer’s premises to the Internet, users will be offered a significantly superior and more reliable Ethernet service, capable of Gigabit speeds (1,000 Mbps).

If you are a Leicester company that’s keen to find out more about how Gigabit capable connectivity could change your business, then contact Gigabit Networks at hello@gigabitnetworks.co.uk

Avoid the big slowdown when you get back to work

Written by hannah on . Posted in Internet Provider.

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Get faster with Gigabit Networks.

With the increased demand for bandwidth now so many more people are working remotely, it’s crucial to think about future proofing your business with better internet speeds.

Zoom calls, big media files and even streaming at home cause huge uplift in bandwidth requirements.

Gigabit Networks is here to help companies get back to work – only faster than before. As a CityFibre City Champion, we have some of the best ultrafast fibre products made for small and medium businesses.

We want the Midlands to be the fastest, most productive region of the UK.

Copper connections slow you down.

We’re so proud to have be serving the Midlands with pure fibre connections.

For anyone experiencing slow broadband, it’s important to know the difference between pure fibre connections (100% great fibre and fast speed) and partial fibre connections – where some of your network is made of copper.

CityFibre – our partner – has just spent £4bn on its UK-wide fibre network to overtake the current speeds available in many underserved regions.

Why not see what’s available to you today?

Check out our 4/5G back up and flexible installation packages too.

We’d love to hear from you!