Residents are now enjoying extra fast broadband after the first stage of an £80million project.

Broadband users in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean, and in parts of Hanover and Elm Grove, Woodingdean and East Brighton are now able to access some of the fastest internet services available thanks to CityFibre.

In Brighton and Hove, residents can already sign up to UK launch partner, Vodafone, as well as TalkTalk, Giganet, IDnet, Yayzi, Air Broadband, NoOne and Octaplus with other providers expected to join the network soon.

The completion of the work marks another milestone in CityFibre’s multi-million-pound project, which aims to help “future-proof” Brighton and Hove’s digital infrastructure by ensuring it is able to support residents and businesses.

Councillor Martin Osborne, chairman of Brighton and Hove City Council’s tourism, equalities, communities and culture committee said: “Seeing years of planning and pushing for better digital connectivity in our local area come to fruition is extremely rewarding. The investment made by CityFibre is significant and will offer residents and business owners access to faster and more reliable connections. 

“Our city is well-known for being an innovative and creative hub and this means even greater potential for businesses.” 

CityFibre said once the entire build has been completed, almost every home and business in the Brighton and Hove area will have access to full fibre broadband.

Anne Krausse, CityFibre’s area manager for Brighton and Hove, said: “Brighton and Hove has always been a vibrant and forward-looking city – it now has the added bonus of the best connectivity available, which I’m excited for residents and local businesses to take advantage of.

“Works are progressing across the area and it’s fantastic to see our first customers connected. Residents can be assured that any short-term disruption as we continue the build will pay dividends in the long-term. In time, the Brighton and Hove area will have access to one of the fastest and most reliable networks available.”