New ISP 'Gigler' launches gigabit broadband services powered by CityFibre's Fibre-to-the-Home network

Ground-breaking new ‘superfast-for-all’ gigabit fibre broadband product charged on usage rather than speed.

Next-generation access Internet Service Provider (ISP), Gigler, has launched today exclusively in Bournemouth, delivering gigabit broadband services over CityFibre’s pure fibre optic network. As the first ISP to launch commercial services over CityFibre’s open access network, Gigler will offer its truly ground-breaking broadband services to over 21,000 homes that are already connected to CityFibre’s pure Fibre-to-the-Home network, the largest in the UK. Gigler has launched just one product, Gigler Fibre Broadband, which offers up to 1Gigabit per second download (100x faster than the UK’s average) and 500Mbps upload speeds (200x faster than the UK’s average), on this ultra-low latency network. Greg Mesch, CEO at CityFibre said: “Gigler has launched following further development and investment into our Fibre-to-the-Home network in Bournemouth. During successful customer trials, it came as no surprise that people not only enjoyed the incredible user experience due to the speeds, which dwarf any other residential services available, but also that their online behaviour patterns changed in step with the more advanced technology, they uploaded more files and content, as well as shifting more of their overall TV programme and film viewing online. “We are pleased that the people of Bournemouth are now able to take advantage of this future-proof fibre platform through the broadband services available from Gigler. “Pure fibre connectivity is emerging around the world. Most recently, Google has even taken its first steps with a highly successful pre-registration campaign for its planned pure fibre network in Kansas. In just six weeks, 88% of the city met its demand targets for a fibre rollout. Countless other programmes are also proving the demand for fibre. CityFibre believes that now is the time for next generation access broadband services in the UK to thrive.” Adam Troman, general manager at Gigler added: “Up until now, consumers have had little choice but to accept small, incremental improvements in speed from providers, and the benefits of the extra fractions of Megabits sold to them. Today, we have launched a simple, single product which represents the most advanced residential service available in the UK and is on par with the most advanced digital footprints on the planet. “Gigler offers a gigabit product for all, one that will transform users’ online experience giving them unlimited opportunities with a much fairer tariff based on usage rather than speed. “We look forward to working with CityFibre to expand the Bournemouth network and offer this exciting product throughout the town.” Gigler’s innovative approach to pricing is based on usage rather than speed. Everyone receives the same superfast speed, meaning customers are not forced to accept lower quality for a cheaper price. Instead, customers simply select the usage tier best suited to their needs.

• 80GB usage will cost £25 per month
• 250GB usage will cost £35 per month
• Unlimited usage will cost £50 per month

Through Gigler, CityFibre is looking to expand the pure fibre network and are asking residents not currently in the Bournemouth catchment area to register their interest so that the network can be extended to areas with the greatest demand. Gigler is currently available to 21,000 homes in Bournemouth. To check availability, customers should go to www.gigler.co.uk to either sign up for the UK's fastest broadband or register their interest. For more information on Gigler’s services visit www.gigler.co.uk ENDS Media contact: Deborah Simcock Bell Pottinger M. 07810 834548 e. cityfibre@insightmkt.com Customer Testimonials: Alan L: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr2KxaLBGSY Barbi D (Student): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-2wRlP0eU About Gigler Gigler is a new Internet Service Provider that will specialise in local delivery, starting in Bournemouth, of a new breed of fibre optic broadband service. Believing that everyone should enjoy the best possible broadband service whenever they use the web, Gigler has launched just one exciting product. Gigler Fibre Broadband offers up to 1Gigabit per second download (100x UK average) and up to 500Mbps upload (200x UK average), and ultra-low latency. For more information on Gigler’s services visit www.gigler.co.uk About CityFibre CityFibre (www.cityfibre.com) is one of the UK’s leading fibre optic infrastructure providers. By building dedicated fibre optic networks for the public and private sectors, we empower data-hungry users throughout the country, by unleashing unlimited speeds on future-proofed technology. Our transformational fibre infrastructure projects comprise point-to-point connections, metro rings and Fibre-to-the-Premises networks that make possible Next Generation Access and gigabit level services direct to local authorities, businesses and homes. CityFibre manages over 100 private fibre projects and seven separate metropolitan fibre rings under long-term contracts with local authorities, police forces, healthcare organisations and universities. With almost 30,000km of fibre in the ground, connecting more than 350 sites and data centres across the UK, we are the country’s largest independent provider of fibre in secondary cities. In Bournemouth, CityFibre owns the largest FTTH project in the UK. With over 21,000 homes in marketing now, the network enables service providers to deliver unprecedented superfast broadband with speeds of up to one gigabit per second.