Sixty jobs to be created as Wildanet announces move into Devon
Around sixty jobs are set to be created as Cornwall-based Altnet provider Wildanet announces a major expansion into Devon for its gigabit-capable broadband network.
Wildanet – founded in 2017 to bring high speed internet to rural and hard-to-reach areas in the South West – is rapidly growing its fibre broadband network in the region.
Earlier this year it began working in the Totnes area in South Devon, installing a new fibre network for the town. Wildanet is now working in over 15 areas across Devon in addition to its significant roll-out in Cornwall.
This full scale move into Devon will see major investment in new digital infrastructure across the county, initially connecting communities spanning from South Molton and Holsworthy in the north and west, to Yealmpton and Axminster in the south and east.
More than 25,000 homes and businesses will benefit in first phase roll-out.
As part of the move Wildanet expects to create 60 new jobs and is opening a 35,000 sq ft warehouse, comprising offices and logistics centre in Bideford which will act as a hub for its expanded operations in Devon as well as North Cornwall.
Helen Wylde, chief executive of Wildanet, said: “This is an exciting announcement for us and a significant moment in the growth of the business and our ambitions to level up connectivity across the South West.
“Wildanet has a clear mission to bring fast, reliable internet to homes and businesses in communities throughout Devon and Cornwall, with a vision of tackling digital inequality, removing the digital divide where it exists and working tirelessly to deliver digital connectivity to all.
“Our work in the region is showing what can be achieved through commitment, innovation, our own investment and strategic partnerships with Government.
“We’re looking to bring the same energy and can-do approach to Devon as we have delivered in Cornwall and look forward to working with communities, businesses, national and local government to extend the transformational benefits of gigabit-capable broadband to rural and hard-to-reach areas of the county.”
