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Hyperoptic launches 'Fair Fibre Plan'Broadband World News, , 3/1/2021
LONDON – Hyperoptic, a leading full fibre broadband provider, today announces the launch of 'Hyperoptic's Fair Fibre Plan,' a new affordable tariff that will enable people on specific means-tested benefits to get access to discounted rates on its 50Mbps and 150Mbps monthly rolling packages. With 'Hyperoptic's Fair Fibre Plan', the cost of its 50Mbps broadband-only service on a monthly rolling contract will be reduced to £15 a month. There will be no charge for installation and the package will come with a free router and an unlimited data allowance. 'Hyperoptic's Fair Fibre Plan' includes:
This is the latest initiative by Hyperoptic to support people who need access to hyperfast and reliable connectivity but are struggling with affordability. In January 2021, Hyperoptic was the first broadband provider to offer free fixed-line broadband services to families without a reliable broadband connection, to enable their children to access virtual education resources and learn from home. Over the last ten years, it's provided free connectivity to over 400 community centres across the UK, enabling people to access a gigabit-enabled broadband service in a location local to them. It's also running digital inclusion programmes with local authorities across the UK, giving people who are digitally excluded the skills they need to benefit from being online. 'Hyperoptic's Fair Fibre Plan' is designed to address the need for affordability and flexibility. As well as being highly discounted, it's also delivered on a monthly rolling basis. This means the customer isn't tied into a long-term contract and they can cancel anytime with no exit fees. Matt Warman, Digital Infrastructure Minister: "Access to decent broadband is vital to everyday life so I'm delighted Hyperoptic is joining the growing number of providers offering great deals for people on lower incomes. We have been encouraging providers to go further and faster to offer social tariffs during these difficult times in our national mission to build back fairer. I hope this superb news will spark others to follow in their footsteps." Darren Jones MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Data Poverty: "It's great to see internet service providers like Hyperoptic stepping up to provide more affordable broadband products for families who need it. At the All Party Parliamentary Group on Data Poverty, we want to see all major internet service providers doing this so that, together, we can work towards eradicating data poverty in the UK." Charles Davies, MD ISP, Hyperoptic: "Last year, Ofcom announced that 4.7 million UK homes have struggled to afford their telecoms bills. We passionately believe that affordability should not be a barrier when it comes to connectivity. We need to come together as an industry to alleviate digital poverty, especially in an era where we rely so much on our connectivity to support us with home working and home learning. The ambition for 'Hyperoptic's Fair Fibre Plan' is to give struggling households long-term support with the cost of their broadband, with a hyperfast product that they can always rely on." |
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12:00 p.m. New York / 5:00 p.m. London Today’s access network architecture is under mounting pressure due to a continued surge in the number of connected devices, a proliferation of bandwidth-intensive customer applications and dramatic shifts in usage patterns related to the pandemic, such as work-from-home and e-learning. Learn why now is the right time for cable operators to build greenfield networks or expand their existing networks with 10G PON, arming customers with high-speed symmetrical broadband. Gain a clear understanding of the drivers impacting the access network and the various approaches being considered to deliver higher speed services. Plus, find out the best practices that operators are employing as they leverage the latest in passive optical technology to future-proof their networks. Topics to be covered include:
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