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West Burrafirth Community Broadband

Introduction
In May 2013 Shetland Broadband completed a project to design and build a wireless broadband link in West Burrafirth which allows residents to benefit from a superfast internet connection. West Burrafirth Broadband Company, a group of residents who formed with the aim to resolve the slow internet connection speeds in the area. Thanks to securing ‘Awards for All’ lottery funding their aim has been met, with speeds increasing from 0.16 megabytes to 25 megabytes.
West Burrafirth Broadband Company
  • 25Mbp/s synchronous broadband.
  • Free e-mail addresses.
  • Free web site hosting (subject to conditions).
  • Unlimited usage allowance..

The West Burrafirth Broadband Company is the first community group to get connected to superfast broadband. A similar system was set up in Fetlar and Vidlin, but this was part of the Shetland Island Councils Shetland community broadband pilot program.

West Burrafirth Mast
West Burrafirth mast

The wireless broadband links West Burrafirth to Shetland Broadband's facility at Shurton Hill Lerwick, a distance of some 17km. using radio to supply broadband rather than using phone lines. The physical installation work was completed by H Williamson of Scalloway and the link is powered by energy from a wind turbine in West Burrafirth. There is potential to extend the reach of the link in the future so there is the capacity for surrounding areas to access this fast connection.

Network Owners - West Burrafirth Broadband Company

All initial contact to West Burrafirth Broadband Company.

Contact:  John White
Address:  Engamoor
West Burrafirth
Bridge Of Walls
Shetland
ZE2 9NT
Phone:  01595 809201
e-mail:  john@engamoor.shetland.co.uk
Network Operators - Shetland Broadband

All initial contact to West Burrafirth Broadband Company.

Address:  Shetland Broadband LLP
4 Market Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0NJ
Phone:   01595 745678
e-mail:  e-mail: info@shetlandbroadband.net
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