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Thousands more set to go superfast following £4.1m iNorthumberland extension

iNorthumberland has today announced that a further 3,000 homes and businesses will get access to fibre broadband as a result of the second phase of its fibre broadband roll-out.

This second phase contract will see more than £4.1m invested in the programme area in addition to the £18.9m initially invested.

Locations expected to be included in the second phase of the roll out include Matfen, Hebron, Longhirst, Scremerston, Doddington, Newtown and Tosson.

A period of detailed surveying and planning of all potential locations for this second phase will begin in the coming weeks following which more detailed information will be made available.

The high-speed network installed by BT’s local network business, Openreach, is available on an open, wholesale basis to all companies offering broadband services so households and businesses will benefit from a highly competitive market.

The technology can boost the competitiveness of local firms and offer new ways of flexible working, entertainment and learning opportunities for local residents.

Councillor Dave Ledger, deputy leader of Northumberland County Council, said: “This announcement of phase two of our ambitious broadband programme is great news for more communities and businesses in Northumberland.

“Access to superfast broadband is becoming fundamental to our everyday lives and it is only right that our residents expect to be able to access faster broadband speeds no matter where they live.

“Working with BT we have been able to find effective solutions to some of the more difficult to reach areas, and we are still working hard to find innovative solutions and improve broadband speeds for those homes and businesses where fibre broadband is not available.

“We will be approaching those communities in the coming months to talk in more detail about how we can improve speeds for those living and working in areas not currently within the roll-out plans.”

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