08 Feb Over Half of Essex Residents Would Change Internet Provider
Community ISP Lit Fibre is to commence the roll out of its ultrafast full-fibre network across Chelmsford this month as a county-wide study reveals 29% of Essex residents are frustrated by their internet multiple times each week.
As part of its investment into Essex, Lit Fibre asked local communities for their opinions on existing internet services available in the area and whether they understood the benefits that “gold standard” full-fibre broadband will offer to homes across the county. The study reveals that getting full-fibre internet to people who have not had access before is seen as the joint leading benefit of full-fibre connectivity (43%) alongside it having a positive impact on community projects. This is closely followed by 38% saying it will improve local businesses.
Lit Fibre has immediately taken residents’ feedback into its plans for Essex, partnering with Ideas Hub Chelmsford for its Chelmsford Light Parade event on 9th February. Around 250 participants from local community groups are expected at the event where Lit Fibre’s Essex Community Team will be attending and eager to engage with the community.
Stephen Andrews, Lit Fibre’s Community Manager for the East believes there is much to be done to help residents in Essex understand the benefits that full-fibre can bring, and to show how easy and cost effective it is to switch. Ahead of Lit Fibre turning on its service in Chelmsford this month, he says:
“We are delighted to be working closely with local community groups and events across Essex, including the Chelmsford Light Parade, to educate residents on full-fibre internet and why it’s not only faster but cheaper and more reliable than existing services. Our team are on the ground in Chelmsford, Clacton and surrounding areas to show the difference that Lit Fibre can make by connecting these towns.”
According to the Lit Fibre study, on a typical day, Essex homes have an average of seven devices connected to the internet, meaning that reliable and fast internet is vital for homes across the county. However, almost one third (29%) are frustrated by their existing internet provider multiple times each week, and over half (53%) would change their provider for faster speeds; whilst 43% say that cheaper internet and 42% a more reliable service would make them switch.
Once live, homes throughout the city will have access to Lit Fibre’s symmetrical 100Mb, 500Mb or 1Gb packages, delivering speeds up to 18 times faster* than current broadband services. Those who register their interest via litfibre.com will receive additional discounts on their introductory prices.
Residents can simply use Lit Fibre’s postcode checker at www.litfibre.com/get-lit to see if their home is covered by the service and register for further information.
If you have a charity, social cause or community project that could benefit from full-fibre connectivity, please contact: stephen.andrews@litfibre.com.
