Manx Telecom broadband customers get faster speeds than UK

The results of a recent Ofcom study have shown that customers of Manx Telecom are receiving faster broadband speeds that Internet users in the UK.

An extensive study has recently been carried out by the UK’s communications regulator, and the results of the study show that customers of Manx Telecom are receiving faster average broadband speeds than Internet users in the UK. The results showed that in the Island the average broadband speed was 5.5 Mbps, whereas for Internet users in the UK the average speed was only 3.6 Mbps.

Peter Callow from Manx Telecom said that this was a ‘reflection of the considerable investment we have made in our broadband network’. He also added: ‘We recently completed a major upgrade to the network, which enables our 22,500 broadband users to take advantage of download speeds of up to 8Mbit/s. Of course, the actual speed an individual may get will depend on a number of factors, such as how near they are to an exchange, the wiring in their house and the equipment they have.’

Callow went on to state: ‘However, our new network improves the speeds achieved for longer lines and this, combined with our investment in remote broadband cabinets, means we now have 100 per cent Island-wide availability where landlines exist.’ Government official Tim Craine said: ‘The results of both surveys are very interesting and timely.’

He continued: ‘I’m, of course, delighted to see Manx Telecom broadband users are benefiting from higher average speeds than their UK counterparts – something which is clearly due to the significant investment made by Manx Telecom in its infrastructure. In the digital age, it’s vital that Isle of Man broadband customers – businesses and individuals – are able to take advantage of the benefits, products, and services which high-speed broadband offers.’