Full fibre broadband provider Truespeed has kicked off its network build in Wells after getting the green light at the start of June.

Truespeed is bringing Wells into the digital era with gigabit-capable broadband connectivity for residents, schools, GP surgeries and businesses that promises to deliver reliability and quick connections, even at peak times, for decades to come.

The goal is to connect people who have signed up to Truespeed's service within two to three weeks of their building being passed by the network. The entire infrastructure roll-out is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Protecting the heritage of this historic city of around 6,000 properties and 1,000 registered businesses is a priority.

Truespeed's teams of engineers can be spotted in the city delivering the firm's signature low-profile infrastructure.

Local disruption is minimised by connecting the fibre-optic cables to the existing ducting and poles carrying telephone and power lines.

Truespeed hopes that its low latency, full fibre network will help Wells to bounce back faster from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gigabit-capable broadband connectivity is a must-have not only for digital businesses but for people working from home, pupils and teachers reliant on digital schooling, and GPs conducting video appointments.

Tessa Munt, Somerset county councillor for Wells, said: "I'm delighted that Truespeed is bringing ultrafast broadband to Wells Town Hall as part of their community work.

"Everyone using the building, whether visitors, staff or those like me who attend council meetings and events will benefit greatly from this high-speed facility as life slowly returns to a different normal, saving taxpayers' money, the climate and time."

Steve Luck, town clerk for Wells City Council, said: "For too long Wells' businesses and residents have had to put up with poor connectivity.

"Wells City Council fully supports Truespeed in bringing ultrafast fibre broadband to the city where it has never previously been available."

Evan Wienburg, CEO of Truespeed, said: "We set up Truespeed to bring affordable gigabit-capable broadband connectivity to areas in the South West such as Wells that have been ignored by larger providers. And to do it differently.

"While other providers force multiple customers to share one fibre-optic cable, Truespeed customers get their own exclusive cable right to their door.

"This is important because it is the difference between getting the digital equivalent of the fast lane on the motorway all to yourself 24/7, even during rush hour, and being shunted into the slow lane when there is insufficient bandwidth to cope with customer demand."