A BROADBAND company is bringing faster internet services to Worcester as part of a £100 million project.
BeFibre, who claim to be the next-generation internet provider, has started a major infrastructure project to build a faster broadband service in Worcester and other places across the country.
Residents in Worcester will soon be able to enjoy broadband speeds 13 times faster than what is currently used in the UK.
The broadband providers claim that its internet service will be able to download a one-hour-long TV program in seven seconds and 500 Spotify songs in 25 seconds.
BeFibre aims to reach a total of 80 locations and 1,000,000 premises by 2027, but Worcester has always featured early on the roadmap.
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Councilor Marc Bayliss, Worcestershire County Council cabinet member with responsibility for economy and skills, said: “I am delighted that Worcester is part of the BeFibre nationwide roll-out and welcome this investment in the city.
Guildhall in WorcesterPicture credit Richard Marsham
“Our digital infrastructure will now be significantly improved to futureproof the network – something which will make a real difference to our city.
“Residents and businesses need to have access to full-fibre broadband if they are to embrace modern digital services, and it is vital that everyone in a community gets access to ultrafast, reliable connections – and the opportunities that come with it.”
Tim Dagnell-Scott, BeFibre’s sales director, said: “As a country, there’s a lot of work to be done in the UK, to provide communities with the internet connectivity they truly need. That’s why we’re working hard – and at pace – to deliver a future-proofed broadband network in areas that have been underserved to date.
“We’re working quickly, utilizing existing ducts so we don’t have to dig up the city’s roads.
“This is less disruptive, allows us to connect homes faster, and it’s better for the environment too. If you see us in the area, come and talk to us – we want to speak to as many residents as possible to understand what makes Worcester Tick.”