Friday, July 1, 2022
Data Centre & Network News
  • Data Centres
  • Networking
  • Features
    • UPS & Power Distribution – January
    • Cooling – February
    • Security – March
    • Enclosures, Cabinets & Racks – April
    • Colocation – May
    • Cable Management & Labelling – June
    • Cloud Computing & Storage
    • Energy Management – August
    • Testing & Test Equipment – September
    • Wireless Networking – October
    • DCIM – November
    • Intelligent Buildings – December
  • Infrastructure
  • Data
  • Media Kit
  • Events
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Data Centres
  • Networking
  • Features
    • UPS & Power Distribution – January
    • Cooling – February
    • Security – March
    • Enclosures, Cabinets & Racks – April
    • Colocation – May
    • Cable Management & Labelling – June
    • Cloud Computing & Storage
    • Energy Management – August
    • Testing & Test Equipment – September
    • Wireless Networking – October
    • DCIM – November
    • Intelligent Buildings – December
  • Infrastructure
  • Data
  • Media Kit
  • Events
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Data Centre & Network News
No Result
View All Result

Over 100,000 homes in Coventry now have access to CityFibre’s network

Beatrice by Beatrice
June 1, 2022
in Cabling
4 1
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

CityFibre has reached a major milestone having passed over 100,000 homes in Coventry, the first time CityFibre has reached this landmark in a single location.

Thousands of residents in Coventry can now enjoy affordable, gigabit-capable reliable full fibre broadband from a range of internet service providers (ISPs) including launch partner Vodafone, TalkTalk, Zen, Fibrehop and IDNet, with Giganet expected to join the network soon.

Construction began on the £72.5m project in November 2018 and CityFibre has since laid almost 1,500km of dense full fibre infrastructure across the majority of the city. In Ofcom’s latest Connected Nations report, Coventry was ranked second in the UK for its digital connectivity.

The full fibre network currently services every building run by Coventry City Council, as well as its traffic management systems, CCTV systems and public WiFi across the town centre.

The network has been integral to the delivery of numerous digital events as part of Coventry’s year-long City of Culture and Commonwealth Games events. It also provided ultrafast access to festivalgoers and production teams at Radio 1’s Big Weekend.

A report by the consultancy Hatch, commissioned by CityFibre, found Coventry stands to experience significant economic, social and environmental benefits from its new digital infrastructure platform including over £895m in productivity and innovation gains and £197m from a widened workforce over a 15-year period. Enabling 5G rollout alone could drive up to £2bn in positive economic impact.

Leigh Hunt, Area Manager for Coventry at CityFibre, says: “Our rollout has helped transform Coventry’s digital capabilities for both residents and businesses, making it one of the best-connected cities in Britain. Passing 100,000 homes is an incredible feat and a real testament to CityFibre’s mission to create a legacy of reliable connectivity.

“Digital infrastructure has become the cornerstone of modern day-life, and CityFibre’s investment will accelerate economic opportunity to propel Coventry into a new digital-era fit for generations to come.”

Councillor Richard Brown, Coventry City Council Cabinet Member for Finance, comments: “Access to a better and faster digital infrastructure is making a massive difference to local people and businesses.

“Not only is CityFibre installing a fantastic, future-proofed fibre network, it is also making it more competitive for internet suppliers – meaning people and businesses can benefit from some great deals for their internet connections.

“I am really proud of the partnership we have with CityFibre and the benefits that this brings for the city.”

Paul Ward, Head of ICT & Digital at Coventry City Council, adds: “It’s brilliant that CityFibre has reached this milestone. This has directly contributed to Coventry being one of the best digitally connected cities in the country as measured by the Ofcom Connected Nations report. CityFibre is a key partner with the city council in pushing forward our ambitious digital strategy plans and helping establish Coventry as a leading digital city directly supporting the One Coventry Council Plan.”

Tags: CityFibre
Share2Tweet1Share

Related Posts

overcoming demand

Structured cabling: helping to overcome increasing demand

June 1, 2022
74
Panduit launches RapidID Network Mapping System

Panduit launches RapidID Network Mapping System

June 1, 2022
59
Easier cable management: making smart choices at the outset

Easier cable management: making smart choices at the outset

June 1, 2022
95
Structured cabling to be a $23.2 billion market by 2030

Structured cabling to be a $23.2 billion market by 2030

June 1, 2022
62
Schaffner introduces FN2500 / FN2640 EMC filter series for data centres

Schaffner introduces FN2500 / FN2640 EMC filter series for data centres

June 1, 2022
82
Hybrid Cloud: how enterprises can build resources to suit their own needs
Cloud Computing & Storage

Hybrid Cloud: how enterprises can build resources to suit their own needs

July 1, 2022
34
Your holistic cloud security checklist
Cloud Computing & Storage

Your holistic cloud security checklist

July 1, 2022
37

Head office & Accounts:
Suite 14, 6-8 Revenge Road, Lordswood
Kent ME5 8UD
T: +44 (0)1634 673163
F: +44 (0)1634 673173

Cloud Computing & Storage

Hybrid Cloud: how enterprises can build resources to suit their own needs

July 1, 2022
34
Cloud Computing & Storage

Your holistic cloud security checklist

July 1, 2022
37
  • Privacy Policy

© 2018 All Things Media Ltd.

No Result
View All Result
  • Data Centres
  • Networking
  • Features
    • UPS & Power Distribution – January
    • Cooling – February
    • Security – March
    • Enclosures, Cabinets & Racks – April
    • Colocation – May
    • Cable Management & Labelling – June
    • Cloud Computing & Storage
    • Energy Management – August
    • Testing & Test Equipment – September
    • Wireless Networking – October
    • DCIM – November
    • Intelligent Buildings – December
  • Infrastructure
  • Data
  • Media Kit
  • Events
  • Contact

© 2018 All Things Media Ltd.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Cleantalk Pixel
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.