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Ultrafast Broadband Boost for Ascot & Sunninghill | Gigaclear, the UK’s largest rural alt-net, has started work in Ascot to connect the town to its ultrafast full-fibre broadband network.

Gigaclear’s network is already present across much of rural Berkshire through the government’s Building Digital UK (BDUK) scheme. Now, the broadband provider has the opportunity to expand its existing network on a commercial basis to underserved market towns in the county, where internet speeds are still extremely poor.

Ascot’s existing broadband speeds are around 27.45Mbps*, well below the national average of 80Mbps plus.  Gigaclear’s full-fibre upgrade will bring speeds of up to 900Mbps to just over 4,300 homes and business premises in Ascot, and a further 4,400 properties in the village of Sunninghill.  In total the project will require over 32,000 metres of fibre which will be laid via trenching as well as through existing duct and pole infrastructure.

 

Laura Jones, South Central General Manager at Gigaclear, comments: “We’ve already been building our network in rural Berkshire where we’ve focussed on bridging the digital divide and addressing inadequate broadband provision. Now that we’ve got a well-established network here, we can turn our attention to its market towns, like Ascot, which are calling out for better internet.

“Fast broadband speeds are a necessity for a modern economy. The way in which we live and work depends on the internet, something that has been sharply underlined by the pandemic. We believe in digital inclusion for all and we’re excited to bring our network to more people so they can enjoy the life-changing benefits that come with world-leading connectivity.”

The expansion of Gigaclear’s network build to Ascot is expected to be completed by early 2022.

To find out more information, or to check if your property can connect to the network please visit www.gigaclear.com/sunninghillandascot and use the postcode checker.

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*Average broadband speed according to FairInternetReport.com at the time of writing.

About Gigaclear:

Gigaclear designs, builds and operates a full fibre, ultrafast broadband network in rural areas across central and southern England. Established in 2010, our network now reaches homes and businesses in more than 450 communities across 22 counties – and growing. We are working hard to provide rural properties, farms and businesses with the UK’s best broadband speeds. Gigaclear’s full fibre ultrafast network transforms communities by allowing residents to benefit from fast, reliable broadband speeds in an ever-progressive online world.

Gigaclear designs and builds its new networks to rural communities where there is a need for better broadband using commercial investment.  In some communities we are working with Local Bodies to deliver this essential service with subsidy under the Building Digital UK (BDUK) scheme.

Gigaclear Ltd is principally owned by Infracapital, a leading European Infrastructure investor.