Inverness on course to become 'globally competitive' digital destination
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CityFibre is investing at least £20 million in Inverness to deliver what it says will be a transformational project as part of its nationwide plan to replace the country’s ageing copper-based networks with gigabit-capable full fibre connectivity.
The work aims to reach almost every home and business in the city.
Allan McEwan, CityFibre’s city manager for Inverness, said: “Full fibre connectivity and next generation broadband services will transform the lives of those living in Inverness.
“At a time when connectivity is becoming a critical service for many households and businesses across the country, this goes far beyond simply helping households access the latest entertainment at lightning speed.
“The benefits range from enabling smart city technologies to improve quality of life to giving people the freedom to work efficiently from home with no buffering or bottlenecks.
“As well as enhancing our home lives, CityFibre’s full fibre network will give the business community the platform they need to realise their growth ambitions.
“By connecting properties at up to 1000Mbps we’re putting Inverness firmly in the top tier of cities for connectivity, establishing it as a globally competitive digital destination.
“While the project has been delayed slightly due to the pandemic, we will work diligently and safely to ensure residents and businesses can benefit as quickly as possible.”
Contractor GCU UK is delivering the construction programme on CityFibre’s behalf and work is already in progress in the Cradlehall, Culloden, Smithton and Westhill areas.
The network is not yet live in Inverness, but once activated, services will be available to residents from an increasing range of broadband providers.
Malcolm Macleod, a senior official at Highland Council, said: “CityFibre’s full fibre network will be vital in ensuring Inverness has a resilient and dynamic economy for years to come.”
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