CityFibre

Starting at the end of May 2021, CityFibre started digging up the footpaths to lay ducts in preparation for the FTTP (Fibre To The Premiss) broadband internet for the area. This is a gigabit speed internet service, that is 1000Mbps!

CityFibre is the UK’s largest alternative provider of wholesale fibre network infrastructure and the builder of Gigabit Cities With network projects in over 60 cities and construction underway to reach up to 8 million homes, CityFibre is future-proofing the UK.

They are building full fibre networks across the UK to transform towns and cities and ignite a digital revolution. From homes and businesses, to schools and hospitals, gigabit speeds will change the way we work, live and play.

Leicester is about to be transformed into one of the best digitally connected areas on the planet as CityFibre invests in a new full fibre network throughout Leicester. The network will provide lightning-fast digital connections to everyone and everything – from your family at home, to your children at school, your workplace and even traffic lights and CCTV cameras.

The system went 'live' at the beginning of October 2021.

At the time of writing, their current ISP is Zen Internet who are charging £40 per month for a 24 month contract.

Pictures by Ian Pawson