THOUSANDS more homes and businesses across Cornwall can now access ultrafast full fibre broadband following the latest expansion of Wildanet’s network.

A total of 5,907 additional premises have been connected over the past seven months, with many able to access full fibre broadband for the first time.

The rollout includes more than 1,000 premises in Bude, 410 in Goldsithney, 325 in Gunnislake, 306 in Chacewater, 233 in Blackwater and 164 in Calstock.

Other areas benefiting include Bodmin, Camborne, Darite, Drakewalls, Duloe, Holywell Bay, Latchley, Launceston, Liskeard, Mullion, Ponsanooth, Quintrell Downs, Scorrier, St Ann’s Chapel, St Columb, St Germans, St Mawes, St Neot, Torpoint, Trelawne, Trevelmond and Truro.

Homes and businesses can access speeds of up to 2,000Mbps (2Gbps) in both directions, allowing multiple users to stream 4K television, make video calls, play games and download large files simultaneously.

The expansion forms part of Wildanet’s ongoing investment in Cornwall and aims to improve connectivity in rural communities which have historically experienced slow or unreliable broadband services.

Simon Hughes, chief commercial officer at Wildanet, said: “Every newly connected property represents an important step towards providing communities across Cornwall with the broadband speeds they deserve and ensuring they can access the ultrafast speeds that others around the country benefit from.

“Reliable full fibre broadband is now essential infrastructure as it supports businesses, home working, education, access to services and everyday life.

“Alongside our 17 community hubs, delivered as part of the UK government’s Project Gigabit scheme, we are proud to be extending our network to more communities across the county.”

Wildanet said further expansion was continuing across Cornwall and Devon, with additional premises being connected in Bude, Launceston, Portreath, Praze-an-Beeble, Goonhavern, Wendron, St Mawes, Penryn, East Taphouse and Connor Downs.

Residents and businesses can check availability by postcode at www.wildanet.com