Netomnia has reached an agreement with Peabody, one of the UK’s largest and oldest housing associations, to transform broadband access for thousands of residents across their housing stock in Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Kent. This strategic partnership will bring lightning-fast internet speeds to a number of properties owned by Peabody, and its subsidiaries marking a significant leap forward for digital connectivity for its residents.

The challenge:

Recognising the challenge of outdated infrastructure and the growing demand for high-speed internet, Netomnia approached Peabody to seek an agreement to future-proof its properties as part of its wider rollout in key locations across Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Kent. The goal is to provide households with reliable fibre broadband infrastructure, enhancing the overall living experience for residents.

The solution:

Through a non-exclusive framework wayleave agreement, Peabody has permitted Netomnia to carry out cabling in their housing stock, to install fibre infrastructure to properties owned and managed by Peabody.

The framework is a bulk agreement, enabling fibre infrastructure to be deployed without delay.

The impact:

Following extensive engagement with Peabody, the agreed wayleave and subsequent network installation will enable residents to experience the benefits of full-fibre broadband such as seamless streaming, clear video calls, and lightning-fast download and upload speeds of up to 10Gbps.

Once the rollout is complete, residents can place an order for ultrafast internet service through Netomnia’s partner ISPs.

Comments:

Sophia Koopman, Business Development Director at Netomnia comments:

“Our partnerships with housing associations are crucial to ensuring our network is available to as many people as possible. Our partnership with Peabody reinforces our commitment to ensuring no one is left behind when it comes to fibre broadband access.”

Elizabeth Connelly, Head of Landscape and Telecoms, comments:

“We are pleased to be working with Netomnia to deliver fibre to our residents. We understand the importance of being connected and we want all our residents to have access to faster, affordable and more reliable broadband. To do this, we're working on a strategic programme that will make sure all our residents have access to fast, affordable broadband and the benefits that connectivity brings.”

Conclusion:

The collaboration between Netomnia and Peabody sets a precedent for how strategic partnerships can drive digital transformation and ensure that high-speed connectivity is accessible to communities across the UK.