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Two businesses connecting the Borders.🙌 Last week we welcomed John Lamont MP to the Galashiels Transport Interchange to celebrate connecting over 500 businesses to the GoFibre network, one of those being Borders Buses, a key player in regional transport. Speaking to Paul Borthwick, Operations and Systems Supervisor at Borders Buses, we heard how their reliable, lightning-fast broadband connection had a HUGE boost on day-to-day operations and capabilities - crucial in today's fast-paced digital world. Sam Calvert, GoFibre's Chief Revenue Officer, attended the visit and commented on the impact and importance of a first-class broadband connection for local businesses like Borders Buses: “GoFibre and Borders Buses are joining forces to keep people connected in the Borders – whether digitally, or getting out and about. As a company rooted in the Borders, it’s incredibly rewarding to witness the positive impact our broadband service has had on a cornerstone business like Borders Buses.   “GoFibre’s mission is to deliver reliable, high-speed internet to underserved communities, and this partnership with Borders Buses illustrates how robust digital infrastructure can transform everyday operations. We are dedicated to supporting local businesses empowering them with the essential tools they need to thrive in today’s digital world, demonstrated by our success in reaching out to business.” #GoFibre #Broadband #ConnectingCommunities #ScottishBorders

Looking to make a splash in a growing sales team? We're building something new and we want you to be part of it!    We have a brand-new opportunity for any passionate, results-driven individuals looking for an exciting opportunity as part of a newly formed Field Sales team covering Central Scotland.🙌   If you excel at building relationships, are a natural at face-to-face interactions, and thrive in a dynamic environment - this might be the perfect role for you.    To find out more about the role, team, and brilliant benefits package, take a look here: https://lnkd.in/eGgRcSyB    We're growing fast at GoFibre, join us and grow with us! #Hiring #Sales #SalesOpportunities #GoFibre #FullFibre #Broadband

We're proud to expand our commitment to grassroots rugby in Scotland, and women's sports in particular, by becoming the lead kit sponsor of the newly-formed Borders Girl's Rugby team. Connecting girls across the Borders, the team gives them a fantastic opportunity to compete, play at a higher level, and progress within their local area.🙌 As the season kicked off at the weekend, Rachel Hancock (Sales Director at GoFibre) visited the team and presented them with their brand-new kit, met some of the talented young players, and solidified our support ahead of the season. #GoFibre #FullFibre #Broadband #ConnectingCommunities #GrassrootsRugby #ScottishBorders   

Can you tell we were happy to scoop up a Highly Commended award at The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards?⭐ As a Borders-born business, we were delighted to be nominated in TWO award categories, for Business of the Year AND Excellence in Innovation and Technology! A HUGE shoutout to our team of go-getters for all their wonderful work from iconic rugby sponsorships at Melrose to the teams of Engineers connecting customers to our ultra-fast broadband across the region. To come away with a Highly Commended award for Business of the Year in our first year at the awards was a great success. Go team!🙌 A special congratulations to all the winners at the Awards evening - it was a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the other fantastic Borders businesses on the night! Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce #GoFibre #ScottishBorders #BusinessoftheYear #HighlyCommended

Our locally-based team welcomed Dave Doogan, MP for Angus and Perthshire Glens, to one of our network builds in Forfar this week, where we demonstrated how our network is constructed and its transformative impact – already being felt by both residents and businesses in the area. With the town’s build set to wrap up by September 2024, over 6,000 homes and businesses in Forfar will soon have access to our ultra-fast and reliable broadband! Dave Doogan, MP for Angus and Perthshire Glens, said: “It was great to see the progress that GoFibre have made with their full fibre broadband network in Forfar. Many communities here in Angus and Perthshire Glens have been overlooked by traditional broadband companies leaving them with poor connections that are a pain for households and a real problem for local businesses trying to compete. “The work that GoFibre are doing will provide thousands of homes and businesses with hugely improved broadband and will make a meaningful difference to so many people’s lives here locally.” With only 35%* of homes in rural Scotland having access to full fibre broadband, the completion of our build in Forfar, alongside the expansion in Montrose and Kirriemuir we’re taking leaps and bounds in our mission to improve digital connectivity and bridge the digital divide in Scotland. #GoFibre #FullFibre #Broadband #Forfar

We’ve given movie nights in Teesdale a BIG boost with our ultra-fast full fibre network! With nearly 4,000 rural premises ready to connect in Teesdale, the community is starting to experience the brilliant benefits of ultra-fast broadband as part of the UK Government’s Project Gigabit.⚡ One of the first to be connected was Mickleton Cinema Club. The fantastic neighbourhood hub is now reaping the benefits of an ultra-fast and reliable connection. David Hutchinson, Chairman of Mickleton Village Hall and Owner of Durham Dales Holiday Cottages, Lightning Signs Printing, and Mickleton Service Station, said: "The impact of GoFibre’s ultrafast broadband on our community has been nothing short of transformative. As a small business owner, poor broadband was horrendous and made it difficult to run operations efficiently. Thanks to GoFibre and the UK Government, I now have reliable and fast internet connections, which have significantly improved the operational efficiency of my businesses and enhanced customer satisfaction.” Neil Conaghan , Chief Executive Officer, GoFibre, said: “We are thrilled to see the benefits that our full fibre broadband is bringing to Mickleton. This technology will have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the residents, from enhancing local business operations and boosting economic growth to improving social inclusion and community engagement.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e5c_SYGh Department for Science, Innovation and Technology #ConnectingCommunities #GoFibre #FullFibre #Broadband

HUGE congratulations to the winners of this round of our GoFurther Fund! 🙌 It's one year since we launched the GoFurther Fund as part of our commitment to supporting the communities that we're connecting. Now we're absolutely delighted to announce the winners of this round of funding in Aberdeenshire and Angus: The Haven in Stonehaven, North East Sensory Services and Kirrie Connections. These are three phenomenal charities that we're looking forward to supporting in their endeavours to enrich our local communities. https://lnkd.in/eixWaYnB #GoFurtherFund #GoFibre #CommunityFunding #ConnectingCommunities #SupportLocal #Aberdeenshire #Angus

We’ve pledged our support to the Young Person’s Guarantee! As part of our commitment to offering excellent employment opportunities, we’re now affiliated with the Young Person’s Guarantee to support young people between the ages of 16-24 access amazing opportunities, in both education and employment, in Scotland. At GoFibre, we place fair work at the heart of our operations. By taking the pledge, we’re extending our commitment to ultra-amazing opportunities in the workplace for all. DYW Scotland Skills Development Scotland #GoFibre #Broadband #YoungPersonsGuarantee #EmploymentOpportunities

We don't like to blow our own trumpet but we've been doing some pretty awesome work in the Borders and The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards have noticed.👀 We've not made the finalist spot for one but TWO awards for Business of the Year AND Excellence in Innovation and Technology. As a Borders-born company, we're super proud to: ✔ Recruit local: nearly 20% of our workforce is Borders-based, living in the communities that we serve.  ✔ Invest local: from the iconic Melrose Sevens to the brand new Borders Girls' Rugby team, we've continued to expand our commitment to grassroots rugby in Scotland. ✔ Support local: We launched the GoFurther Fund in the Borders, supporting the initiatives at the heart of the communities we're connecting. We'll be keeping everything crossed at the annual awards ceremony on the 30th of August. Go-team! Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce #GoFibre #ScottishBorders #ConnectingCommunities

We’ve been growing fast, with 100,000 homes and businesses across the east of Scotland and north of England now connected, we’re helping people lead their best digital life at home, run their businesses, or do both at the same time! We make sure our high-quality build goes hand-in-hand with superstar customer service, as our Chief Operating Officer Andy Hepburn and Customer Service Team Lead Ellis Baverstock discussed when they teamed up to visit Tayport this week. The beautiful north Fife town has seen some of the most recent premises connected to our full fibre network. Our ready for service network covers: Aberdeenshire Angus Fife East Lothian and Midlothian Scottish Borders North Northumberland Durham-Teesdale We’ve worked hard to understand each area’s unique needs and we’re committed to recruiting local talent who live and work in the communities they’re connecting. Our team is looking forward to even greater growth and delivering friendly, personalised service to our amazing customers wherever they are. #GoFibre #GopherIt #FullFibre #Broadband #Scotland #NorthernEngland #FastWifi #UnbeatableBroadband #ConnectingCommunities