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Gigaclear and Hambleton are evidence that those in an area where enough people want fibre and are willing to pay for it that it is possible, and in a timescale that is much shorter than the current BDUK schemes. This Saturday will see GigaClear and Rutland Telecom celebrate the delivery of the network with a party in the fibre village.

Hambleton with its small population and unusual geographic location on a penisula in Rutland Water may appear to be unique, but there are many similar small villages around the UK, though how many will be able to raise £250,000 of private investment is another matter.

"For our small and beautiful County it is essential that we offer excellent internet services for tourists and business visitors. These are discerning consumers who demand more from online services and technology.
Now, in 2011 we have two excellent hospitality businesses in Hambleton leading the way for Rutland in providing fibre-optic internet services to their customers.
We are seeing significant resources coming in to Rutland from private enterprise in terms of investment, technology, and service innovation. I look forward to seeing more examples of this entrepeneurial spirit throughout the County."