Specialist broadband company LilaConnect is bringing lightning-fast, stable internet connectivity to 17,500 homes and businesses in Cannock and 4,000 in Penkridge.
Construction of LilaConnect’s gigabit full fibre network starts today with the first areas expected to go live by January 2023. By December 2023 all premises – both residential and commercial – across both towns will have access to one of the fastest, most reliable internet connections anywhere in the UK.
LilaConnect builds FTTP networks (fibre-to-the-premises) where its fibre optic cables are laid all the way from the signal source directly into the property. This differs from most other major network operators who combine a blend of copper and fibre optic cables often shared between homes and businesses. As a result, signal strength is potentially reduced, causing slow internet speeds, and dropped connections.
The ‘direct’ full fibre solution gives greater stability reducing the chance for a dropped connection, but it’s the speed and capacity of the service that’s most impressive. Customers who sign-up for an internet service can receive incredibly fast upload and download speeds – 1 Gigabit per second each way simultaneously. If you’re wondering what that looks like, if you’re currently paying for a 60 Mbps connection, a 12GB HD movie might take around 25 minutes to download. LilaConnect’s 1 Gigabit service would do the same job in under 2 minutes.
The common problem of slow internet and buffering when multiple devices are being used at the same time, no longer exists with LilaConnect’s full fibre broadband. Whether someone is trying to work from home whilst their kids are doing their schoolwork, streaming films, or online gaming, all can be enjoyed at the same time. Not only is service performance exceptional but the pricing of service options from 250Mbps up to 1 Gigabit is extraordinarily competitive.
Sarah Grange, Head of Deployments at LilaConnect explained:
“The construction of the LilaConnect network into both Cannock and Penkridge will enable all businesses and residents both areas to take advantage of the best-in-class full fibre internet connectivity. It will ensure they can access a broadband service that’s not only lightning-fast, but stable, secure, and reliable – which are all essential features that help businesses to flourish and residents to thrive in today’s digital age.
“In addition to our builds in Leek and Uttoxeter, Cannock and Penkridge represents the next step in our investment into the Staffordshire area. It’s a big leap forward in our progress to ensure that the whole region can benefit from first-class connectivity that is future-proofed for the decades to come.”
LilaConnect is committed to long-term investment in Cannock and Penkridge will provide an invaluable, long-term boost for their local economy. Aligned with its other full fibre projects across the UK, LilaConnect is putting community interest at the forefront of its operations.
Cannock and Penkridge residents and business owners will undoubtedly be affected whilst the fibre optic cables are being laid, but LilaConnect will make it an absolute priority to ensure that work is carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible. Dedicated cleaning teams are employed to thoroughly sweep, and jet wash pavements and driveways once reinstated tarmac has settled. In addition, the LilaConnect clean-up team will be deployed to wash windows and cars too. Litter pickers will be out and about to make sure that everything is looking clean and tidy during the dig project, and the Community Engagement and Sales teams will be on-hand to meet with residents, to answer any questions about the project.
This forms part of an ambitious rollout programme across the UK, which includes cities and towns such as Bristol, Colchester, Crewe, Nantwich, Stoke-on-Trent, Leek and Uttoxeter to name a few – with more to follow in 2022.
Residents and businesses interested in connecting to the new LilaConnect full fibre network can register their interest at www.lilaconnect.co.uk.
