Useful links
How can I check my broadband speed?
There are various online checkers available, for example:
- https://broadbandtest.which.co.uk/
- https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/speedtest/
- http://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk/
- http://www.speedtest.net/
- https://www.broadbandspeedtest.org.uk/
Tips for improving your broadband speed
Ofcom’s practical tips for improving your broadband speed
Business support
http://shropshire.gov.uk/business-support/
http://www.greatbusiness.gov.uk/
Fibre on Demand
FTTP on Demand means people can order Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) if they are connected to an FTTC cabinet regardless of whether or not they are able to order FTTC due to speed restrictions. An order will be subject to survey and additional Excess Construction Charges (ECCs).
Further information is available on the Openreach website: https://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/home/products/ultrafastfibreaccess/fttpondemand/fttpod.do
Apart from Openreach, we’re only aware of two other companies currently prepared to offer this service (although there may be others that we’re unaware of), these are:
For more information, please contact Emma Daniel via email: emma.daniel@amvia.co.uk or call: 0333 733 8050
For more information, please contact Elliott Marsh via email: elliottmarsh@fluidata.co.uk
Openreach
http://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/home/home.do
Bordering Counties broadband information
Connecting Shropshire is working with other neighbour Authorities who in most cases have similar broadband delivery projects. If you need information about what’s happening in the surrounding counties then follow these links:
http://www.superfast-wales.com/home
http://www.fastershire.com/ (Herefordshire and Gloucestershire)
http://www.superfastworcestershire.com/home
http://www.connectingcheshire.org.uk/
http://www.superfast-telford.co.uk/
http://www.superfaststaffordshire.co.uk/