Connexin aims to connect half a million homes
BROADBAND FIRM RAMPS UP NETWORK
BROADBAND provider Connexin is accelerating its rollout across Hull and the East Riding, as it appoints a new contractor.
Connexin has been expanding its full fibre network across the area but has sparked controversy among residents. The erection of telegraph poles in east Hull even sparked a sit-in protest by a 75-year-old neighbour.
However, the company is continuing its ambition of connecting 500,000 homes and businesses in the region, and shows no sign of slowing down.
Connexin has appointed utility specialists MAP group to deliver its projects, as well as extending its original contract with SCD.
And Connexin claims that the rollout has been positive for many people in Hull, and it has connected “thousands of customers”.
Furqan Alamgir, chief executive and co-founder of Connexin, told Business Live: “Our Full Fibre build has progressed spectacularly since we announced our plans to roll out in Hull, we’ve seen thousands of customers get connected and finally given our community true broadband choice.
“We cannot wait to see the rest of Hull and East Yorkshire reap the benefits. We’re excited to work with SCD Group and MAP Group given their experience as Tier One contractors to deliver our best-in-class fibre network build.
“Our goal has always been to invest in our city, improve services for residents and create jobs locally – collaborating with these contractors is a key part of achieving these goals.
“Completing our Hull and East Yorkshire build will be a key milestone in Connexin’s journey to become one of the biggest alt-nets in the North, bringing new and better broadband infrastructure within reach of over 500,000 homes and businesses in the region.”
Matty Carlin, director at MAP Group, said: “Map Group (UK) Limited is delighted to be partnering with Connexin to deliver this new fibre network build project. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to further enhance our client base throughout the UK.
“We are really looking forward to developing our partnership with Connexin further in the coming years.”