'We will ensure all businesses in Milton Keynes have access to Gigabit speed internet,' promises provider

Boxx Communications, a specialist provider of telephony and internet connectivity services, will be working to ensure all businesses and service organisations MK are aware of, and have access to, the full fibre network that has been built built by CityFibre.

A 5Gbps CityFibre connection has already been installed at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) to support the digital transformation of services and provide fast internet access to more than 5,500 staff.

Boxx is now ready to help other businesses and services in Milton Keynes take advantage of CityFibre’s full fibre speeds.

Dean Burgin, co-owner of Boxx, said: “The last few months have been a challenge for everyone, but the potential for Milton Keynes to flourish is huge – and CityFibre’s full fibre offering can give businesses the streamlined connectivity they need to take full advantage of modern digital services and compete effectively.

"As a CityFibre City Champion, we are equipped and eager to help businesses do that and gain a real competitive edge as they look to bounce back after the Coronavirus pandemic and build strong, sustainable businesses.”

Ollie Chandler, head of IT Technical Services at MK Hospital, stated: “The new full fibre connection has made a huge difference to the way we work. We are now able to run all our cloud-based applications, from anywhere and provide fast, reliable WiFi right across our facilities, without worrying about bandwidth – and we have more than

enough capacity to accommodate our future plans"

Andrew Wilson, head of Wholesale at CityFibre, said: "Boxx Communications is one of a select number of City Champions across the UK that CityFibre is backing to deliver a digital transformation for businesses and fuel growth and investment in their local economy through full fibre.

"Boxx has a clear passion and commitment to putting CityFibre at the heart of its proposition – which in turn is helping businesses in their local community to thrive by unlocking their digital potential. This is an

exciting partnership and one that’s helping to change the digital landscape in Milton Keynes and across the UK."

CityFibre, the UK’s third national infrastructure platform, is currently delivering the roll out of a full fibre network in Milton Keynes as part of its £4 billion Gigabit City Investment Programme.

The company is investing £40 million to ensure almost every business, public service and home in Milton Keynes has access to high capacity, gigabit-capable connectivity.