10 November 2021

Fibre-to-the-premises provider LilaConnect has started construction of a new full fibre network in Uttoxeter to provide businesses “with fast, stable, and secure internet connectivity”. It is expected that the first premises will be able to connect to this new gigabit full fibre network in early 2022, with all businesses across the town having access by the end of 2022. “Accelerated by the global pandemic, a fast and reliable broadband connection has shifted from being a luxury to an essential utility,” said Brett Shepherd, managing director at LilaConnect. But it’s much more than just streaming video and music or online shopping, it’s also about transforming communities with improvements such as better access to employment, education, and healthcare. Having an open access full fibre network will future-proof Uttoxeter’s digital infrastructure and provide the reliability and bandwidth that is invaluable to residents and businesses in the town.”