Nearly every home and business in Swindon will gain access to next-generation broadband thanks to a major investment by CityFibre, the UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform.
Swindon is to benefit from an investment of £40m in its digital future, as part of CityFibre’s plans to replace the nation’s legacy networks with gigabit-capable full fibre connectivity.
Detailed planning is already underway as CityFibre designs a network capable of serving Swindon’s current and future demands. Upon completion, the network will be in reach of nearly every home and business in the town and will provide a platform for a new generation of “smart city” applications and the roll-out of 5G mobile services.
CityFibre has appointed Neil Madle as City Manager to spearhead delivery of the Swindon project, which is due to commence in October. In this role, Neil will be responsible for ensuring the full fibre network is implemented with minimal disruption, while delivering maximum benefit for the wider community.
