Stoke-on-Trent city council and Sweden's VXFIBER are set to significantly expand on a recent pilot project to create a fibre broadband network, potentially offering citywide coverage by 2021. The UK government has committed £1bn over the next five years towards building out its National Broadband Network (NBN) – which will provide high-speed internet access for all homes in Britain as well as businesses
Stoke-on-Trent city council and Sweden's VXFIBER are set to significantly expand on a recent pilot project to create a fibre broadband network, potentially offering citywide coverage by 2021. The £19.2m fibre-to-the-premises scheme will cover 60 miles and use existing optical network ducting.