The internet is now as much of an everyday essential in our homes as running water and electricity. Yet, with so many of us still experiencing inconsistent speeds and poor service on a regular basis, the need for further investment in the UK’s digital infrastructure is amply clear.
In an increasingly digital world, it’s vital that communities aren’t left to depend on legacy copper networks (which still deliver internet services to the majority of UK homes), and that the option to connect homes to full fibre-enabled networks is made available to all.
The best network technology available, full fibre uses 100% fibre optic cables to carry data at light-speed all the way from the home to the internet exchange, with no interruptions.
At CityFibre, we’ve committed up to £4 billion in private investment to bring this future-proof technology within reach of 8 million homes by 2025.
But how will full fibre benefit you? Here are five ways full fibre will improve your broadband experience.
- Making your connection faster
A slow connection can impact you in different ways, from buffering to lag, and in some cases, it can be too slow for certain devices or applications. Our 100% full fibre network has the bandwidth and low latency to support ultrafast broadband speeds for both upload and download. This means that everyone in the household will be able to use their devices when they want without any lag or buffering.
- Making your internet connection more reliable
Poor weather and network damage can cause internet dropouts, leaving you unexpectedly without a connection. To combat this, our infrastructure is resistant to electromagnetic interference and water, meaning it shouldn’t be disrupted by bad weather.
- Reducing downtime
Faults across a copper network can result in whole streets losing their connection while repairs are carried out. However, the intelligent network technology underpinning our full fibre infrastructure means any problems can be found and fixed quickly – often before connected residents even know there’s a problem!
- Getting more bang for your buck
At CityFibre, we want to see the UK benefit from a more competitive telecoms landscape, as this will drive service improvement. With our open access network, we are working with an ever-growing list of UK internet service providers (ISPs), giving connected residents greater choice. As the network grows, we will see even more ISPs offering fast, reliable full fibre enabled services at competitive prices, making it possible for more people to future-proof their digital connectivity at home.
- Building a network that your grandchildren will be using
Our full-fibre network is future-proof, which means that even as our data consumption grows, our network will be able to flex as demand increases. So, even if you want to stream 8k movies or play the newest consoles, the technology connecting your home won’t need to be dug up and reinstalled – at least for the next few decades!
City Fibre is currently building its full fibre network here in Bradford to find out when you can access the network and enjoy all these benefits and more visit: www.cityfibre.com/gigabit-bradford
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