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La Collette flats have become the first part of the Island to get rid of their decades old copper telephone network, paving the way for a 'full-fibre' future.
The removal of copper services and equipment from La Collette is the start of a phased project that will continue throughout 2018, now that the vast majority of broadband customers are now connected to the new fibre-optic network which enables much quicker speeds.
The new network has been installed to meet the demands of today’s residents and businesses, who increasingly rely on products and services delivered digitally.
The switchover was carried out by JT in partnership with Andium Homes, which recently replaced 59 homes at La Collette with 147 new builds meeting the UK Decent Homes Standard.
Video: JT replaced the old copper cabinets were replaced with full-fibre network.
Daragh McDermott, JT’s Director of Corporate Affairs, said: “As part of their plans for redevelopment, Andium Homes approached us to ask how we might be able to move our copper cables and cabinets from the area. We took the opportunity to move all customer services onto our new, full-fibre network, given that the copper network is being switched off Island-wide.
“The result will be new, modern housing connected to a full-fibre network that is capable of delivering the highest broadband quality and speeds available anywhere in the world.”
Mike Porter, Andium Homes’ Head of Operations, said: “It has been fantastic to work with JT on this project. The demolition and rebuild is all about giving our residents homes that are fit for the future, which is exactly what JT is doing in communications. The arrival of fibre is great news for our own residents as well as the wider community.”
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