AN EVALUATION into superfast broadband for part of the borough will take place this month, with the aim to install new services this summer.
Cllr Charles Margetts, the member for Finchampstead North, asked Cllr Anthony Pollock for an update on plans to upgrade broadband speeds in Finchampstead and across the borough. The question was asked at a meeting of the borough council’s Executive on Thursday, February 23.
Cllr Pollock answered: “Superfast Berkshire has now instigated Phase 3 of the programme, which will address remaining gaps in coverage across Wokingham borough.
“There are a number of steps in this process before contracts can be awarded.
“The ITT process is currently underway with the evaluation scheduled to commence in March. Contracts are expected to be award in July 2017.
“The aim is to ensure that everyone in Wokingham Borough has access to superfast broadband by 2018 at the very latest.
“Finchampstead has been identified as one of the priority areas to be addressed as part of Phase 3.
“Superfast Berkshire is also in continuous dialogue with suppliers encouraging them to extend their networks across Berkshire as part of their commercial roll-out at no cost to the project.
“Virgin Media are currently exploring expanding their network to homes and businesses in the Finchampstead area and the project team will provide an update when they have more information.”
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