Last week, the Manchester Digital Development Agency announced that work is progressing on a new open access network in the city which will allow firms to benefit from ultrafast broadband.
Commenting on the project, TechRadar.com editor Dan Grabham said: 'The new Manchester fibre network is a significant move by the city. And funded by the North West Development Agency, it's a clever one too - it will attract new business.'
In addition, Mr Grabham predicted that if the Corridor Manchester initiative proves to be successful, it is likely that similar projects will be rolled out across other cities in the UK.
However, the expert warned that city-based ultrafast networks should not contribute to the country's digital divide and said that more investment is needed to boost broadband access in rural areas.
Commenting on the project, TechRadar.com editor Dan Grabham said: 'The new Manchester fibre network is a significant move by the city. And funded by the North West Development Agency, it's a clever one too - it will attract new business.'
In addition, Mr Grabham predicted that if the Corridor Manchester initiative proves to be successful, it is likely that similar projects will be rolled out across other cities in the UK.
However, the expert warned that city-based ultrafast networks should not contribute to the country's digital divide and said that more investment is needed to boost broadband access in rural areas.
