How we built our network

Find out more about how we built our ultrafast full-fibre network

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A focus on overlooked areas

We were usually the first full-fibre provider in the communities we serve. Our mission had been to focus on areas that need us most; areas that had relatively poor broadband connectivity.

We built our network from scratch, and our team always aimed to build with care, looking to minimise disruption wherever possible and ensuring we secured all the necessary permissions well in advance.

However, as with any building project, there were always unforeseen issues. And some of these, despite our best efforts, cannot be overcome. Which is why there are some areas, streets or even individual properties we sadly cannot reach.

A Truespeed engineer working to bring ultrafast full-fibre to the rural South West

Where we have built, we’ve looked to use existing physical infrastructure – such as telephone poles and underground ducts – to distribute our new cabling and avoid unnecessary disruption. But, where we did have to close a road or cause any inconvenience, we always aimed to do so only for the shortest time possible and always in agreement with local authorities.

As a local business, based in Bath, our workforce is made up of people who live in (and love) the area, which helps when it comes to ensuring we approach the communities we serve with respect and consideration.

If your community has already been connected and you’re looking for information about switching to Truespeed, click here.

A Truespeed engineer prepares to install a new customer to their full-fibre network

More information

Planning & building our network

Advantages of our network

Network access and wayleaves