New broadband provider, Brsk, has announced that its 1 gigabit full-fibre broadband service is now live in Cottingley and it will roll out to a further 25,000 homes and business across all of Keighley to free them from slow speeds and poor service.
New broadband provider brsk (pronounced brisk) has announced that their 1 gigabit full-fibre broadband service is now live with their first customers connected in the Cottingley area, in the neighbouring town of Bingley.
Their first customers are already enjoying the benefits of full fibre broadband to their homes, and now, Brsk has also announced that the installation of its full-fibre network is underway for all homes and businesses in the Keighley area. It expects its first services to go live sometime in late August.
Upgrading to 1 gigabit broadband will allow customers in Keighley to stream 4k media across multiple devices at the same time, while members of the household can browse, take video calls and play games without impacting anyone else’s online experience.
Brsk says the investment will deliver full-fibre broadband to over 25,000 homes and businesses covering all of Keighley, including Utley, Braithwaite, Oakworth, Long Lee, Ingrow, Exley Head and Thwaites.
Commenting local MP Robbie Moore said: “The Keighley constituency has been under-served by high-street broadband operators for some time now, and it’s clear in this new era of home working that fast Internet connectivity is vital in supporting our community to secure flexible and competitive jobs. As part of my plan to bring ultrafast broadband to Keighley, I look forward to working closely with brsk to see that Keighley gets the great service it deserves and needs as we build back better from the COVID pandemic.”
Brsk is offering residents the opportunity to experience 1 gigabit per second broadband for free for six months with no obligation or commitment. This is part of their launch special to customers who are early to sign up for a broadband service. After the six-month trial period, customers can choose one of three packages on offer - 100mbps service is £33, its 500mbps at £39 and 1 gigabit at £49.
Giorgio Iovino, Brsk founder and CEO, said: “The Internet has a transformative impact on people’s lives. This is an opportunity to free Keighley from long term contracts, poor service and unreliable broadband. We’re excited to announce that we are letting the local community try our 1 gigabit per second service, for free, for six months. No obligations.”
They are letting households know if the works will affect their streets by letterbox drop. The company is also engaging with the local community and councillors to inform residents about the project, which can be accessed through the locations page on their website (https://www.brsk.co.uk/locations).
Brsk will be installing new fibre cables throughout the area using existing poles and underground ducts, which means disruption to the community will be kept to a minimum. Once the fibre cables are installed into the area, residents who want to connect to a broadband service can place an order for fibre cable to be installed from the street into their home.
Full fibre uses fibre-optic cables to deliver broadband services to premises (Fibre to the Premises, FTTP), providing faster speeds and more reliable service than copper-based networks (Fibre to the Cabinet, FTTC). FTTP Networks like these boost local economies by providing jobs, making property more saleable and enabling a much more attractive base for businesses and home workers alike.
Brsk will soon be adding a voice phone service (which uses your internet connection to make calls, like calls on WhatsApp or FaceTime). This means you can keep your current landline number and move away from your old and unreliable copper line.
Customers who want to try out 1 Gigabit broadband service for free for six months can check their coverage at www.brsk.co.uk and either sign up as part of the launch special, or register their interest for updates for the rollout to their area.
