Digital network to be introduced in new partnership
Schools, communities and homes across the capital are set to benefit from a digital network to be installed over the next five years by London Grid for Learning (LGfL) and its partner, Internet Service Provider (ISP) Community Fibre.
John Jackson, CEO of LGfL, said the partnership "enables LGfL to install a second, diversely routed fibre connection into schools [...] which is now critical given the dependence of a modern curriculum on continuously available internet access. Unplanned outages severely disrupt schools and lessons."
Roll out has already begun with the aim of providing back-up internet services to 500 sites this year. Each school will be serviced with a 100 per cent full fibre installation, which uses 70 per cent less energy than traditional copper.
They will also provide free internet connection for disadvantaged families.
Commenting on the announcement, Theo Blackwell, London's first chief digital officer said: "This initiative will provide hundreds of London schools with full fibre connections, supporting teaching and learning."
He said it goes "hand in hand" with their efforts to promote investment in gigabit connectivity to homes, businesses and public buildings.
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