Signa Extend Superfast Wireless Broadband in North Yorkshire Moors

UK ISP Signa Technologies (Moorsweb) informs ISPreview.co.uk that their fixed wireless broadband network has been extended to cover more rural homes on the remote North Yorkshire Moors. Customers can expect download speeds of up to 30Mbps (10Mbps upload) and there are plans for a 100Mbps service.

A fresh injection of private investment has enabled the operator to improve their coverage so that residents in the communities of Baysdale, Kildale and Lonsdale are now also able to benefit from their superfast wireless connectivity. Packages typically cost from £20.40 per month for an unlimited 10Mbps package and rise to £39.60 for the top 30Mbps option. A £200 one-off installation fee is also required.

On top of that Signa said they had become the first Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) provider to receive a new Quality Accreditation from the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA), which was only launched in September 2018 (details).

Martyn Boswell, MD of Signa, said:

“We have come across many farmers in these areas who sometimes work alone, worrying about being able to get help if an accident occurs or having the inconvenience of having to go off-site to get a signal if they need assistance.”

Apparently the latest network expansion will be rolled out over the next couple of weeks. Locals who struggle to get more than 2Mbps on their current fixed line service may also be eligible for the Government’s Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme to help cover the setup costs, but you’ll need to be quick as this is due to close at the end of 2018.