CityFibre has rolled out its broadband service to homes and businesses in Norfolk.
The rollout is part of Project Gigabit, the government-funded programme that enables hard-to-reach communities to access fast, reliable gigabit-capable broadband.
The connections mark an important milestone for CityFibre, which is rolling out its 10Gbps-capable full fibre networks to more than 1.3 million subsidised and commercial premises in hard-to-reach homes through Project Gigabit.
Minister Sir Chris Bryant said, “This government is committed to kickstarting economic growth and improving the lives of working people. Delivering reliable connectivity is a critical part of that mission.“By investing in broadband upgrades, we’re improving internet speeds in rural communities like Norfolk, helping people stay connected to their loved ones and opening up new opportunities for businesses.”
Simon Holden, group chief operations officer at CityFibre, said, “Project Gigabit is a real victory for residents and businesses across Norfolk and will future-proof digital infrastructure for years to come, as well as delivering faster speeds, greater reliability and a much better digital experience to people today.”
Cllr. Jane James, cabinet member for corporate services and innovation at Norfolk County Council, said, “It’s great to see the first customers connected via the Project Gigabit rollout in Norfolk. Access to extremely fast and reliable full fibre is incredibly important to our residents and businesses and will transform the way people live and work in these rural communities.”