Fast and reliable broadband becomes available to 8,000 premises across Lincolnshire thanks to Quickline Communications

The programme has been delivered using Quickline’s hybrid network, combining full fibre and next generation fixed wireless broadband.

Coun Richard Davies, Executive Member for IT at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “It’s great news that the Lincolnshire Superfast Broadband Build by Quickline Communications is complete and has given some 8,000 rural homes high connectivity speeds.

“By giving digital access to very hard to reach locations, this project is a good example of our continuing desire for better broadband connectivity to all areas of the country.”

Sean Royce, Quickline’s chief executive, added: “Poor broadband connectivity is a real issue in parts of Lincolnshire, particularly in the deeply rural communities.

"The delivery of the Lincolnshire Superfast Broadband build programme means thousands more people, both residents and in businesses, can now access much improved broadband speeds which will make a world of difference to the many day-to-day tasks they carry out online.”

East Yorkshire-based Quickline has seen rapid growth over the past year following a £500m investment by its owner Northleaf Capital Partners. This investment has enabled the business to accelerate its plans to bring the faster broadband speeds to more than 500,000 homes and businesses in rural areas.

A spokesman said: “Quickline has already completed similar programmes in West Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and earlier this year demonstrated its commitment to best build practices by being the first telecommunications company to sign-up to the Lincolnshire Street Works Charter.”

The charter was introduced by the council to limit disruption to the country’s road users during essential maintenance and installation work.