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Work underway at Wessex Internet to bring gigabit connectivity to rural Dorset communities

Wessex Internet has entered the construction stage of its five-year government contract to bring high-speed broadband to rural areas of South and West Dorset and South... READ MORE »

Lucky customer Dan wins 10 years’ free broadband as Wessex Internet makes its 10,000th connection

Dorset’s own Wessex Internet has hit a major milestone with the connection of its 10,000th broadband customer. Dan Phillips from Bisterne, Hampshire won 10 years’... READ MORE »

Bit by gigabit: Wessex Internet wins £33.5m contract to bring fibre broadband to rural Dorset

Wessex Internet has secured a major contract to deliver ultrafast broadband to 21,400 homes and businesses in rural areas of South and West Dorset. The £33.5 million... READ MORE »

PM visits Dorset as "thrilled" Wessex Internet awarded first contract in £5bn Project Gigabit

Wessex Internet found itself in the national spotlight after the Prime Minister visited Dorset to mark the company being awarded the first contract in the £5 billion... READ MORE »

Biz Bites featuring: Kids Around Dogs (KAD), Wessex Internet, Yellow Buses & MW Events

Kids Around Dogs gets Twitter boost from Theo Kids Around Dogs (KAD) is the latest Dorset business to get a boost from retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Debby Lucken... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Dorset Council, Wessex Internet, Plan Make Do, I Like Networking, b4b, Dorset Mind

35 sites across Dorset to benefit from £5 billion Project Gigabit Schools, libraries and a visitor attraction in Dorset are set to be among the first in the country to... READ MORE »

Biz bites: Christchurch BID, Transforming Cities, BCP Council, Wessex Internet, The Wild Agency

Christchurch staff encouraged to get on their Beryl bikes Staff working in Christchurch will be provided with Beryl bike codes to cycle to work. It's thanks to an... READ MORE »

Ultrafast full fibre broadband provides a vital lifeline for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Every second counts when Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) is working to save lives 19 hours a day for 365 days a year. And secure, reliable and ultrafast... READ MORE »

Update: Wessex Internet, BCHA, First4Training, Tilney Smith & Williamson, Lewis-Manning, BU

Wessex Internet appoints Chief Technical Officer Wessex Internet has appointed Geraint Evans as Chief Technical Officer as it continues to strengthen its leadership team... READ MORE »

Award 2: Internet provider connecting up rural communities with full fibre broadband praised

An independent internet provider has landed a national industry award for its work connecting rural Dorset communities to ultrafast full fibre broadband. Blandford-based... READ MORE »