Virgin Media 02 has rolled out its gigabit broadband services to 11,000 more homes in Chester.
Customers in Chester can now sign up to services including Gig2 broadband which offers speeds of 2GBps.
The network has been built on behalf of nexfibre, which is investing £4.5 billion to deliver FTTH connections to 5 million homes across the UK by 2026. nexfibre recently announced it has already reached a total of one million premises passed and ready for service.
Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation at Cheshire West and Chester Council, said, “Thanks to nexfibre and Virgin Media O2, 11,000 more homes in Chester will have access to gigabit broadband via the Virgin Media O2 network. Full-fibre services like this are about more than speed upgrades – they are more reliable than services carried over legacy networks and give homes connections that are fit for the future.”
Julie Agnew, managing director of fixed network expansion at Virgin Media O2, said, “11,000 more homes in Chester can now feel the benefit of Virgin Media’s services – with packages that include everything from next generation multigigabit broadband to easy-to-use TV streaming and entertainment services.
“These ultrareliable full fibre to the home broadband connections come with speeds – up to 28 times faster than local average – providing total peace of mind that whatever you’re doing online, you’ll never be slowed down by your service.”
Rajiv Datta, CEO at nexfibre, said, “nexfibre’s multi-million pound investment in Chester will enable thousands of households to access the benefits of full fibre broadband, including being able to participate in the local economy and connect with the community. It marks a significant step on our journey to connect 5 million premises by 2026.”