Latest News | 8 October 2020
Full fibre first-hand
Senior figures from Bondholder Derby City Council have taken a closer look at Bondholder CityFibre's £45m digital transformation project.
The project forms part of a nationwide plan to replace the country’s copper-based networks with gigabit-capable full fibre connectivity, something that is currently only available to around 16 per cent of premises across the UK and just over 4% of premises in Derby.
During the visit to Mackworth, Chief Executive, Paul Simpson and Deputy Leader, Councillor Matt Holmes toured the site to observe the construction process and get a first-hand look at the next-generation technology that will turn Derby into one of the best-connected cities in the world. Once live, households and local businesses will be able to access the new full fibre service which is much faster and more reliable than existing networks.
Work is continuing in the Mackworth, Darley, Arboretum, Abbey and Littleover areas as CityFibre makes progress in delivering its gigabit-capable full fibre network, which will reach almost every home and business in Derby.
The network is not yet live but once activated, services will be available from an increasing range of broadband providers.
Dominika Walker, CityFibre’s City Manager for Derby, said: “We really enjoyed giving senior figures from Derby City Council a tour of our Full Fibre site and updating them on the progress of our state-of-the-art network that will underpin Derby’s future growth and investment.”
Paul Simpson said: “Over the last few months, having had to adapt the way we learn, work, access essential services and stay connected to loved ones, the importance of fast, reliable digital connectivity has really come to the fore. And, as we look to the future, this will undoubtedly play an essential role in Derby’s economic growth and recovery.”
Matt Holmes added: “It’s great to see first-hand, the progress being made to lay foundations that will secure Derby’s digital future. The works that are now well underway will provide the core network that will drive the expansion of smart infrastructure across our City. We’ll be working very hard to spark that debate and promote the possibilities of what can be delivered thanks to next-generation digital connectivity. The opportunities this presents for Derby are truly endless.”
To find out more about CityFibre’s Gigabit City vision for Derby please click here, or to register your interest here.
