Full fibre network built in Slough

A nationwide independent broadband network provider has finished the primary build of its full fibre network in Slough.

The new network, completed by CityFibre, is now ready to be used by almost 42,000 homes – about 80 per cent of residential properties and most of the businesses in the town.

Slough is the latest location to be completed in CityFibre’s nationwide rollout.

Work on the project began in October 2020 and since then almost 500km of dense full fibre infrastructure has been laid across the town.

CityFibre’s network currently supports download and upload speeds of up to 2.5Gbps and is capable of supporting symmetrical speeds of up to 10Gbps in the future.

With the primary build now complete, CityFibre will continue exploring opportunities to reach more areas, including new build properties, those on unadopted or private roads and business parks.

Neil Madle, partnership manager at CityFibre, said: “We’re thrilled that our primary-build in Slough is now complete, making the town one of the best-connected places in the UK.

“Tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Slough now have access to lightning-fast and highly reliable connectivity, unlocking heaps of economic opportunities for the town.

“We look forward to watching Slough reap these benefits.”

Slough MP Tan Dhesi, said: “After discussing its importance for our town and having publicly supported this initiative, with visits to the CityFibre office and worksites, great to hear they have now completed their primary build in Slough.

“This will give residents and local businesses access to the best available digital connectivity, which we know is vital in today’s world.

“It’s fantastic that Slough is once again ahead of the curve, standing ready to thrive in the digital age, equipped with full fibre.”