The project is being funded by the Mayor of London’s Strategic Investment Fund.
Delivered by Boldyn Networks and internet service provider ITS, with existing London Underground infrastructure to be accessed in order to set up the full fibre network.
Public sector buildings will benefit from significantly faster connectivity, with CCTV camera networks across all four boroughs also strengthened. ITS will now have reach to 70% of the UK capital’s commercial premises once work is complete.
‘Access to reliable high speed broadband is key to improving public services, boosting local economies and creating safer, thriving communities across the capital,’ said Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth.
‘Backed by funding from the mayor, this initiative will deliver much needed digital infrastructure to local residents and businesses in London, supporting our mission to close the digital divide and deliver long term growth as we work to build a better, fairer London for everyone,’ he continued.
Earlier this year, a joint project by the UK Government and Openreach saw gigabit-speed internet connections rolled out in four difficult-to-reach areas. 131,000 addressed in the Dee Valley, Isle of Anglesey and Shropshire Hills were included in the expansion. As of January, 85% of the country could access these broadband speeds, putting Downing Street on course to meet its target of full gigabit coverage by 2030.
In February, we published a feature on building smart cities. You can read the recommendations of Jason Legget, Public Sector and Enterprise Solutions Lead at digital service and smarter technology provider Connexin here.
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