CityFibre has completed the primary build of its full fibre network in Reading.
The new network is now ready for service to more than 97,000 homes, covering around 98 per cent of homes and most businesses in Reading and the surrounding areas.
Reading is the latest town in CityFibre’s nationwide rollout.
Construction began on the £58 million project in 2020 and CityFibre has since laid around 1,230km of dense full fibre infrastructure across the town.
While the primary-build is now complete, CityFibre will continue to explore opportunities to connect more homes and businesses, including flats, new-build homes, business parks and homes on private roads.
CityFibre’s network offers download and upload speeds of up to 2.5Gbps and is capable of supporting symmetrical speeds of up to 10Gbps in the future.
Residents in Reading can new receive affordable, gigabit-capable and reliable full fibre broadband from a range of ISPs, including Vodafone, TalkTalk, Giganet and Zen, with other providers expected to join the network soon. All homes passed by the network can schedule a full fibre installation within five working days of placing an order.
Neil Madle, partnership manager at CityFibre, said, “Thriving towns like Reading stand to gain significantly from next-generation digital infrastructure, unlocking new growth and opportunities. Connectivity continues to play a vital role for residents, businesses and public services. With our full fibre network, Reading will enhance its resilience and futureproof its infrastructure, creating value for residents and businesses alike."