Newcastle sees super-fast network expansion
Next generation services made available to local
businesses
The imminent upgrades to our network in the
Newcastle area will provide next-generation services
to local businesses. The new network comprises of 160 fibre pairs
added to key hubs in and around the city of Newcastle.
The new ring, valued at £400,000, provides dedicated capacity
for ntl:Telewest Business customers. These are some of the fastest
and most sophisticated communications services available in the UK.
The upgrades for Newcastle are part of nationwide enhancements to
the ntl:Telewest Business next generation communications
network.
As well as higher capacity and improved speeds, Newcastle
businesses benefit from a uniquely customer-centric mindset when
engaging ntl:Telewest Business to deliver communications
services. This includes access to dedicated support teams to
provide local service everywhere, combining the capabilities of a
nationwide NGN with an open, collaborative can-do approach.
“This upgrade responds to demands for faster, better quality
communications services now, not in years to come. The network
features separate maintenance chambers that meet our commitment to
business resilience, and our reach extends beyond the core backbone
to the last mile, with fibre optic links in every street on our
network,” said Alan Worthing, Regional Sales Manager for
ntl:Telewest Business in the North East.
“We are experiencing a huge increase in demand for these more
flexible next generation services and already have businesses
waiting to take advantage of this increased capacity. Our biggest
customer in the area, Newcastle City Council, advised us on their
needs from the outset and we collaborated accordingly, working
closely together to ensure we met their requirements,” added Mr
Worthing.
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