Openreach or Won’t Reach – That Is The Question

Openreach enquiry screen

Openreach enquiry screenOpenreach or Won’t Reach?

There has been some excitement in the village as Openreach have been seen installing Fibre to the Cabinet technology.  Some readers might recall that, in an article published back in February, we announced that residents of the Maltings living in listed buildings would not be likely to benefit from Virgin or County Broadband.  These residents set up Continue reading “Openreach or Won’t Reach – That Is The Question”

Another Player in the Broadband Game for Maltings

Another Player in the Broadband Game for Maltings

Whilst focus for the village generally has been surrounding Virgin and County Broadband, parts of Maltings Park are listed buildings.  Accordingly they are constrained to supply through existing ducts owned by BT Openreach.  Julian Mccallum, a local Maltings resident, has approached BT Openreach who have now put forward an offer to supply the serving ‘green cabinet’ with fibre.  If installed, this will enable the listed buildings and Heathlands School, as well as any other locally connected building, to benefit from faster Broadband.

Crowdfunding

This initiative will require up front funding and  Julian has opened a crowdfunding appeal on Spacehive.  You might want to look into this offer if you are connected to the same cabinet.

Broadband Update July 2016 – What Options?

Broadband Update July 2016 – What Options?

Background

First of all, the Parish Council held an extended Parish Council meeting at the end of April to review all the options open to us. Aaron Williams gave an excellent presentation and consequently meetings have been held with many ‘players’. These meetings with County Broadband, Voneus, BT Openreach and Essex County Council means the position about better broadband in the village is becoming a little clearer.

Here is a snapshot of the current position:

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