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Project Gigabit broadband build commenced
Work has begun to bring full fibre broadband to communities across Dorset & South Somerset
Wessex Internet named a winner at INCA awards 2024
This prestigious award win is in recognition of our Milton Abbas project.
Wessex Internet celebrates its 10,000th customer
Lucky customer Dan Phillips was delighted to hear he has won 10 years’ free broadband.
Let's talk about the elephant in the room
Weldmar Hospicecare 'Stampede by the Sea' launches learning programme.
Over 3,000 properties in South Somerset connected
We have now reached over 3,000 premises on behalf of 'Connecting Devon & Somerset'.
First cables laid in South Wiltshire
Work starts to deliver full fibre to 14,500 homes and businesses in South Wiltshire.
Connectivity supports New Forest arts charity SPUD
Customers in Sway and Brockenhurst are now being connected, as we support a local charity
New partnership with Weldmar's Stampede by the Sea
Wessex Internet is supporting the Learning Programme for this exciting art initiative.
16 communities connected between April and June
Services have gone live in 16 village areas in the second quarter of the calendar year.
Jobs created at new Wiltshire base
Wessex Internet is opening a new base in Codford, between Warminster and Salisbury.
Wessex Internet wins UK-wide enterprise award
Wessex Internet has been recognised as rural enterprise of the year at the House of Lords.
Gavin Davies appointed as Chief Operations Officer
Gavin Davies has joined Wessex Internet as our first Chief Operations Officer.
Battling the elements to build ultrafast broadband
Despite the weather, more than 20 communities were connected in the first quarter of 2024.
North Dorset businesses triumph in regional awards
Wessex Internet and Child Okeford Village Shop top their categories in countryside awards.
Dorset & South Somerset to get next gen broadband
Lightning-fast broadband to 21,400 homes and businesses.
New Forest couple first to receive full fibre
The Baileys from Martin are the first to benefit from a Project Gigabit connection.
Major broadband upgrade for South Wiltshire
Lightning-fast connectivity to around 14,500 homes and businesses.
Rural North Dorset firm boost global operations
We connected JPL Telecom Ltd to a 100Mbps full fibre connection thanks to Project Gigabit.
Finalist for Countryside Alliance Awards 2024
Nominated for Rural Enterprise category, local ISP is in the running for a Rural Oscar.
Significant donation to Shroton village playpark
Wessex Internet has donated over £8000 for improving the playpark facilities.
The New Forest’s fibre future begins
Wessex Internet starts government-funded roll out of ultrafast broadband.
Environmental charity connected to full fibre
Full fibre connection improves working and learning environment at Carymoor.
Wessex Internet secure additional £35M funding
Including Senior Debt Facility from Triodos Bank UK.
Pupils & wildlife connect over full fibre
Wessex Internet install wildlife camera at Stalbridge Primary School.
Wessex Internet wins ‘Customer Experience’ award
Local internet provider wins Dorset Chamber Business Award.
First connections for Project Gigabit North Dorset
Bishop’s Caundle couple connected to full fibre thanks to Project Gigabit.
Wessex Internet partners with Nokia
First customers using new technology installed in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
School put onto ultrafast broadband highway
Stalbridge Primary School now connected to ultrafast full fibre broadband.
Winners of ‘UK Fibre Provider of the Year’ 2023
Wessex Internet wins not one but two national broadband awards at the UK Fibre Awards.
Full fibre broadband costs reduced
New faster packages at lower prices for both new and existing residential customers.
Major broadband upgrade for New Forest
Wessex Internet wins government-funded Project Gigabit contract.
Supporting Somerset martial arts
Wessex Internet receives commemorative World Championships medal as thank you for support
New three-year sponsor for Dorset Cricket League
Wessex Internet announces new partnership to benefit cricket across Dorset.
Donations for Dorset and Ukrainian families
The team donated lots of preloved items for charities within the local area and Ukraine.
Winners of national award two years in a row
Wessex Internet have scooped the Best Rural Hard to Reach Project for the second year.
abrdn invests in Wessex Internet
abdrn investment to accelerate full fibre rollout across the South West.
Innovation award from Connected Britain
Wessex Internet scooped the Full Fibre Innovation Award at the 2022 Connected Britain.
Prime Minister visits Wessex Internet
Work begins on first major broadband upgrade under £5bn Project Gigabit.
Radio prize keeps Somerset woman tuned-in
Wessex Internet donated the radio prize won by lucky listener Michelle.
CDS contract extended to connect 4700+ properties
Further homes and businesses in South Somerset will be provided with ultrafast broadband.
Wessex Internet wins 2 national broadband awards
Recognised at UK Fibre Awards 2022 for work in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Celebration as 5000th customer gets free internet
Free service for life offered to delighted 5000th customer in Tytherington.
Dorset centres to benefit from Project Gigabit
Schools, libraries and a visitor attraction in Dorset to receive full fibre.
Shortlisted for 3 national broadband awards
Wessex Internet finalist for Best Rural Provider and more.
Graduate creates Wessex Internet customer app
Wessex Internet now have a customer app, designed and created by recent graduate Ted.
Local Air Ambulance connected to full fibre
Ultrafast full fibre broadband provides a lifeline for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Wessex Internet appoints Chief Technical Officer
Geraint Evans has joined the team to help deliver ambitious growth plans.
Red Nose Day 2022 returns to Wessex Internet
The team get set for Red Nose Day with a bake sale and fancy dress at their office.
New apprenticeship programmes launched
Partnership with local training providers to launch new career and training opportunities.
“Reliable internet is essential for rural living”
We meet our first customer to be connected to full fibre in South Somerset rollout.
Star Wars & lightning fast internet in Blandford
Wessex Internet team donates hundreds of toys to local Foodbank.
Work starts on full fibre roll out in Blandford
Work has begun to bring an ultrafast connection to more than 6000 homes and businesses.
Winners of national broadband award
Wessex Internet won ‘Best Rural Hard to Reach Project’ at the INCA Gold Awards.
Festival of Future event
We’re hosting the Dorset Council Festival of Future on Thursday 7th October.
Jobs created for fibre rollout in South Somerset
Wessex Internet opens new Somerset base for network build to rural areas.
100 new jobs created to support growth plans
Wessex Internet employee numbers to increase by more than 100% year on year.
Government visit to Dorset to view 5G trials
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport team get a 5G project update.
Wessex Internet shortlisted for rural award
We have been shortlisted for the Best Rural Innovation award at the Rural Business Awards.
1st connections in Dorset Council Top-Up scheme
1st residents connected in Fifehead St Quintin in conjunction with Dorset Council Top-Up.
Minister visit to 5GRuralDorset project
Wessex Internet’s CEO met MP Matt Warman when he visited the 5GRuralDorset project.
Accelerating rural roll-out with new partnership
Wessex Internet has partnered with construction technology leader Render Networks.
Start of work in South Somerset
Ultrafast broadband is on the way as Wessex Internet breaks ground in Woolston.
Contract awarded for Dorset community sites
60 community sites from Blandford to Sherborne will be connected to gigabit broadband.
Full fibre to Blandford & Sturminster Newton
Over 8,000 homes and businesses are set to benefit from the expansion of the network.
Countryside connectivity with new branding
Wessex Internet reveals a fresh new look and website after months of extensive research.
Introducing our new full fibre packages and prices
A new range of services and improved pricing to both new and existing fibre customers.
Dorset to get world's first 5G-ready agri-robot
Wessex Internet has today announced its partnership with the Small Robot Company.
Dorset primary school pupils get a helping hand
Wessex Internet gives brand new laptops to Lulworth & Winfrith CE VC Primary School.
Free data for customers during lockdown 2021
Wessex Internet has announced that it will double the data availability for its customers.
South Somerset is set to get connected from 2021
Wessex Internet awarded contract to bring full fibre broadband to South Somerset.
UK’s largest ever 5G trial into the future of food
5G RuralDorset and Wessex Internet to deliver 5G trial into the future of food.
Shortlisted at the INCA Gold Awards 2019
We're delighted to have been shortlisted for two INCA Gold Awards for collaborative work.
The Rural Gigabit Connectivity Programme
Following on from the Gigabit Voucher Scheme, DCMS have announced a second programme.
Focus on Fibre: The DCMS Visit
Our visit from the government’s department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).
Wessex Internet event championing communities
It was a pleasure to invite guests and existing customers along to meet the whole team.
So what exactly are our major network upgrades?
Our network is growing and our coverage expanding. Read here for more information.
Introducing Unlimited Data
You spoke, we listened. We're absolutely thrilled to bring you our unlimited data package.
Morion Broadband merges with Wessex Internet
Morion Broadband will be merged with Wessex Internet.
Customers to benefit from new voucher scheme
A £67million initiative allows internet service providers like Wessex to supply vouchers.
Wessex Internet to operate fully from Dorset
The Ranston Estate has agreed terms to acquire M12 Solutions’ share of Wessex Internet.
Shortlisted for Blackmore Vale Business Awards
We have been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s Blackmore Vale Business Awards.
Wessex Internet celebrates 1500th customer
Local Internet provider, Wessex Internet have recently installed their 1500th customer.
Charlton Musgrove & Bratton Seymore expansion
We've reached our target level of orders for this expansion and the build is scheduled.
Wessex Internet Secures National Internet Award
Wessex Internet have received a huge boost by securing major consumer award at the ISPAs.
Wessex Internet reaches finals of ISPA awards
Wessex Internet are delighted to be named finalists in 3 categories at the ISPA Awards.
In the Top 5 fastest UK broadband provider
After a speed test, we rank just behind the broadband giants. A fantastic result!
Major announcements at Milestone Event
1000th customer event used to announce Wessex Internet expansion plans.
Wessex Internet 1000th Customer Milestone
We're celebrating attaining our 1000th customer with a VIP reception.
Dorset Business Awards 2015 finalist
Wessex Internet chosen as one of three finalists in the Excellence in Innovation Award.
Wessex Internet provide briefing to Dorset MP
We gave Dorset MP Simon Hoare an overview of our superfast broadband rollout plans.
Wessex Internet receives a mention at Westminster
MP for North Dorset, Simon Hoare, raises Dorset broadband challenges in Westminster.
Chalke Valley History Festival gets superfast
We’re providing a superfast connection for the Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival.
Superfast Broadband has landed in Durweston
Durweston, it’s your turn to get involved. Superfast wireless broadband now available.
Superfast Broadband now in Sixpenny Handley
Wessex Internet have expanded its wireless coverage to parts of Sixpenny Handley.
Wessex Internet lay its 50th km of fibre cable
The superfast internet supplier is pleased to announce it has laid its 50th km of fibre.