More than 11,000 homes and businesses in Braintree can now access Virgin Media’s gigabit broadband services for the first time.
toob is extending its fibre network with an £18m investment into Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent.
When complete the network will cover 45,000 premises.
toob’s is currently active across Surrey and Hampshire, in Southampton, Fareham, Aldershot, Farnborough and Camberley.
Nick Parbutt, CEO and Founder said: "There is a need for fast and reliable broadband and full-fibre is the best technology to deliver this experience. We want all members of the local community to get the benefit of full fibre.”