Alncom UK to Build New FTTP Broadband Network North of Alnwick

Rural broadband ISP Alncom have this morning announced that the Government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) has approved a new project, which will see them extend their gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network further into the north of Alnwick area in Northumberland (England).

The provider is currently aiming to build their full fibre network to cover 50,000 premises in the North East of England (they’ve already done well over half that) – mostly across rural parts of Northumberland, County Durham and the Scottish Borders – and they also have an existing Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network.

The latest network build to be added to their plans will see the operator cover another 1,454 properties North of Alnwick. This might seem like a small number, but the rural nature of the area means that the network itself is still geographically significant in size. The route will include Denwick, Rennington, Rock, Christon Bank, Embleton, Craster, Dunstan and Howick, plus all areas in between.

The project, which is part-funded by Alncom and part-funded by Government vouchers, is due to be built over the summer (2024).

Stephen Pinchen, MD of Alncom, told ISPreview:

“It is a ‘demand lead’ project, so if anyone in these areas would like full fibre broadband into their property, business or village, with free installation and 200mbps for £25 per month, it is VITAL that you register your interest immediately. The timing is dictated by levels of interest and if there is enough, we can begin the build before the end of March 2024.”

Locals in the area are advised to sign-up for the free government backed vouchers at www.alncom.co.uk, or by calling 01665 604816 or email info@alncom.co.uk to register.