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Suffolk woman becomes Paragility World Champion after vital donation

A disabled dog handler from Glemsford became World Champion after competing in this year’s Paragility World Championships, thanks to a generous donation from the Essex-based ISP, County Broadband.
Ten years of tech: what will technology in the home look like in a decade?

What can we expect the home to look like if we send the clocks forward another decade? Looking into the hazy mist of the crystal ball, here’s where we think tech will be in the homes of 2033.
Digital literacy – what is it and how can I teach my child?

As we celebrate Get Online Week (16th-22nd October), we’re noting everything you need to know about digital literacy and how you can get yourself and your kids in the know!
Mixed picture for East of England in nationwide Ofcom Connected Nations 2023 report

A new report has revealed a mixed picture for the East of England with Norfolk and Suffolk falling behind on the UK league table for access to full fibre broadband whilst Essex and Cambridgeshire surge ahead.
Four things we learned from the 2023 Ofcom Media Nations report

As full fibre broadband continues to drive and support a large proportion of how we consume our media, through streaming services, social media, and beyond, here are our biggest takeaways from the 2023 Ofcom Media Nations Report.
County Broadband tackles digital exclusion in Essex with laptop donation worth £10,000

Essex-based community provider County Broadband has donated £10,000 worth of computer equipment to help lift disadvantaged people out of digital inequality across the county.
From 5 Mbps to full fibre: the evolution of the internet and how broadband changed the world

In honour of our 20th anniversary, and as we continue to accelerate our full fibre rollout across rural East of England, we’re looking back at the history of internet communications and how its evolution pushed the boundaries of what we thought possible.
County Broadband launches new charity to support good causes across East of England

Rural broadband provider County Broadband has launched a new charity with thousands of pounds of grant funding available to support organisations making a positive impact in rural communities across the East of England.
More Essex villages go live with full fibre broadband infrastructure after work completes

Hundreds more homes and businesses in rural Essex can now access gigabit full fibre broadband after we completed large-scale infrastructure build work in several new villages as part of our £146 million rollout.
Business must-haves: how full fibre can unlock your company’s productivity potential

For businesses, both large and small, adopting full fibre broadband presents great opportunities to improve your employees’ day-to-day activities as well as future-proofing your digital offerings as an organisation. With this in mind, here are the best ways that fibre-to-the-premises connectivity can benefit your business.