Superfast FiWi broadband

FiWi broadband is delivered to your home via the 4G GSM wireless network. The provider installs a GSM receiver/transmitter on your house (in the same way as a TV ariel or satellite dish) and this connects via a cable modem/ router to your computer. If you have this system installed you may be able to use your existing modem/ wireless/ router but more likely you will need to buy new kit.

The system should offer broadband speeds of at least 5 Mbps (Mbit/s) download and upload, which is many times faster than most of us currently achieve. Speeds of up to 60 Mbps are being quoted, depending on local topology (unknown until time of installation) and the amount you are prepared to pay.

Two companies appear to be involved in offering this service to us:

• I love broadband (LN Communications Ltd) - www.ilovebroadband.co.uk/.
  Latest information from LNC, 16/12/2011: "The first half of the fibre upgrade has been completed and it should be finalized by the end of January. We will be rolling out from then."
  For information about the system, see: www.lncomms.co.uk/?page_id=57

• NextGenUs - www.nextgenus.co.uk/yorkshire-and-humber/newby/. This company have stated that they will offer the service if there is enough interest expressed (register on their website if interested). No timescale has been provided at present.