Earlier this year ISP Vtesse Networks UK, a national provider of fibre optic networking services, identified several Hertfordshire communities that they could reach with superfast broadband internet services (here). The new network has now been delivered to the leafy villages of Birch Green and Hertingfordbury.


Two other villages, Bramfield and Stapleford, have also been targeted and could follow by the end of this summer. Vtesse also has pilots in Cornwall and Wiltshire, including a wireless broadband trial in Hertford's town centre.


In Hertford at least, mobile internet users within Vtesse's service zones connect through the ISPs wireless ( Wi-Fi ) Hotspots directly onto their national fibre optic network (Fi-Wi). The service can offer speeds of up to 40Mbps. The scope of Vtesse Broadband's ambition for further deployment is significant, with targets of 500,000 homes openly discussed by Chief Executive Aidan Paul.

Vtesse has also complimented the news by announcing a new scheme for communities who feel unfairly excluded from superfast broadband. Remote and rural communities who have broadband problems in their area are encouraged to register their interest below.

Vtesse Broadband Scheme
http://www.vtessebroadband.co.uk

UPDATE 6th July 2010

Added some extra details from today's official announcement.