Internet users in Cowes, Newport and Ryde are in for a treat.
Exchanges in the three areas are to be included in a major expansion of BT’s £2.5 billion super-fast fibre broadband programme.
A whopping 31,000 homes and businesses are going to benefit from the super-fast broadband as part of a major expansion of BT’s roll-out plans.
Tremendous boost for the Isle of Wight
John Weaver, BT South East regional director, said: “This latest major investment is a tremendous boost for the Isle of Wight. Super-fast broadband will be welcomed by families throughout the area because it will help improve their quality of life and leisure and open new doors through online learning and fast access to information and services. And it’s also going to provide a huge fillip for businesses and the Isle of Wight’s economy.”
“At a stroke, small and medium sized firms will have access to big business speeds at much lower costs allowing them to find new markets, boost their competitiveness and create new jobs.”
Completed in 2012
He went on to say, “Faster upstream speeds are a boon for flexible and remote working, slashing office overheads and improving employees’ work-life balance.
“Large graphic and video files can be sent immediately online instead of being physically delivered to customers on hard disk. And high quality voice and video calls will enable businesses to save time travelling to clients without losing direct customer contact.”
The latest upgrades are due to be completed during 2012.
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