18 March 2016
Project update – 18 March 2016
We have been busy over the last few weeks getting ready to start the delivery on the Superfast Extension Programme (SEP). The engineers and wider team have also been working extremely hard to expand the ever-growing main fibre network (spine).
Planning and mapping will continue over the next month to get more premises across Leicestershire fibre broadband and ready to go superfast.
To see if you can upgrade to fibre broadband now check out the When and Where? page.
Cabinets now live
These green cabinets (usually stood at the side of your road) are now enabled with fibre broadband meaning you should talk to your current communications provider about purchasing fibre or visit the Superfast Leicestershire website for more information on fibre broadband providers.
- Cabinet 36 on the NARBOROUGH exchange
- Cabinet 7 on the BIRSTALL exchange
- Cabinet 8 on the BELGRAVE exchange
- Cabinet 26 on the EARL SHILTON exchange
- Cabinet 57 on the HINCKLEY exchange
- Cabinet 26 on the MELTON MOWBRAY exchange
Narborough – Coventry Rd (Narborough)
Birstall – Fielding Rd (Birstall)
Belgrave – Corporation Rd (Leicester)
Earl Shilton – Rossendale Rd near to Radford Close (Earl Shilton)
Hinckley – Maple Drive (Hinckley)
Melton Mowbray – Elms Rd (Melton Mowbray)
Please be aware that as cabinets go live they can take a couple of weeks before you will be able to order the fibre broadband. Providers can sometimes also take time to become available on the fibre network. To get the best deal, wait 2-3 weeks when the market becomes more competitive. Find out more on our FAQ pages.
Cabinets experiencing challenges
These cabinets are currently experiencing some difficult challenges and are being worked on daily to be resolved. They are also treated as a priority within the project.
Narborough 37 (parts of Narborough) – A change in the programme has meant that this cabinet is due to go live this month (March 2016).
Please be aware that these dates are subject to change depending on the individual situation. The Superfast Leicestershire team will continue to keep you updated with the latest changes. Follow the Twitter updates using the hashtag #SuperfastLeics
The Superfast Extension Programme is coming! With the return of online TV series like House of Cards and the release of new games, the need for the fastest technology is even greater. If you have any questions about when your area is going live visit the Superfast Leicestershire interactive map. This will give you an idea of when fibre broadband is arriving in your area.
Over 614 homes and businesses connected since the last project update!
