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Wessex Internet Invests £122M to Boost Rural Broadband

8/2/2025

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Wessex Internet is transforming connectivity in Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire by bringing full fibre broadband to 40,000 homes. With a remarkable £122 million investment, they aim to reach 137,000 rural locations. Known for their community spirit and commitment to sustainability, they provide ultrafast speeds of up to 900 Mbps, backing initiatives like the Yellow Bus Project.

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Story summary

Wessex Internet is transforming connectivity in Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire by bringing full fibre broadband to 40,000 homes. With a remarkable £122 million investment, they aim to reach 137,000 rural locations. Known for their community spirit and commitment to sustainability, they provide ultrafast speeds of up to 900 Mbps, backing initiatives like the Yellow Bus Project.