Full Fibre ISP Trooli Grows Network to 70,000 UK Premises

Alternative broadband ISP Trooli, which is currently deploying their 1Gbps capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network across rural parts of Kent, Hampshire and East Sussex in England, has hit a new milestone after their deployment reached 70,000 premises (up from 50,000 in Nov 2020 and 26,000 in Jun 2020).

At present all of this is being supported by funding worth €30m from the Connecting Europe Broadband Fund (here) and, more recently, £5m via a senior facility agreement with NatWest Bank (here).

The provider currently aims to cover a “minimum” of 150,000 UK premises by the end of 2021, before rising to 500,000 by late 2023 and then 1 million in 2024 (the latter goal has doubled their original target). The deployment is also being extended into parts of Berkshire, Hampshire, West Sussex and Wiltshire.

We should point out that the bulk of this deployment has so far occurred in Trooli’s home county of Kent, where 23,000 premises have now been reached. The latest locations being connected are: Harrietsham and Lenham; Goudhurst and Horsmonden; Greenhithe; Cuxton, Holborough and Halling; and Higham, Cliffe Woods and Shorne.

Andy Conibere, CEO of Trooli, said:

“The pandemic has highlighted the importance of ultra-fast and reliable broadband for UK consumers. It’s a vital part of how businesses and people communicate and consume information and keep themselves entertained,” said

With this expansion the Trooli network is now available to more than 70,000 premises, meaning even more residents and businesses have the opportunity to transform their experience of using the internet whether for working, studying or relaxing.”

The progress suggests that Trooli is on-target to achieve their first goal of 150,000 premises by the end of this year, which is particularly impressive given their focus on more rural or semi-rural towns and villages.

The provider’s broadband packages typically cost from £50 inc. VAT per month for an unlimited 300Mbps (100Mbps upload) service and this rises to £80 for 900Mbps+ (300Mbps upload). Customers are also being offered their first month’s subscription for free.