Ben Woods, Central General Manager at Gigaclear, comments: “We’ve been firmly established in rural Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire for some time now, bringing our ultrafast network to those that need it the most.
“With this infrastructure already in place, we are now in a position where we can focus some of our attention on connecting the underserved market towns close to our current network footprint.
“Communities like Thame and Haddenham are calling out for better broadband, and we are thrilled to be able to provide it. Given the year we have just experienced, I think it is fair to say that connectivity is valued higher than ever before.
“For individuals and rural businesses that still don’t have access to an ultrafast service, it can be incredibly frustrating and isolating, which is why are so pleased to be able to extend our full fibre network to even more areas.”
The expansion of Gigaclear’s network build to Haddenham is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, while Thame is expected to be complete in early 2022.
Gigaclear is principally owned by Infracapital, a leading European infrastructure investor. Their networks are developed through commercial investment and, in some communities, they work with Local Bodies to deliver this essential service with subsidy from the Government’s Building Digital UK (BDUK) scheme.
Established in 2010, Gigaclear’s first network was built in Appleton in the Oxfordshire countryside, close to Abingdon. They are now the leading rural full-fibre broadband provider, offering fast connections to over 65,000 rural homes and businesses across 200 rural communities across the UK.
To find out more or check if your property can connect to the network, visit gigaclear.com and use the postcode checker.
*Average broadband speed according to FairInternetReport.com at the time of writing.