Construction & Civil Engineering Issue 224 - Nov | Page 42

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“ Fibrus was founded in 2020 with a clear mission- to transform connectivity for rural homes and businesses that had previously been left behind,” Shane begins.“ In just over five years, Fibrus has delivered full fibre broadband access to over 440,000 premises across Northern Ireland and Cumbria – connecting communities and narrowing the digital divide.
“ Operating under the Fibrus Group umbrella are three key entities: Fibrus Broadband, Hyperfast Networks, and Viberoptix – each playing a distinct role in delivering full fibre broadband to communities. Fibrus Broadband serves as the retail arm, connecting customers with reliable, high-speed internet. Hyperfast Networks manages the rollout and delivery of full fibre infrastructure, while Viberoptix leads the physical network build on the ground.”
One of Fibrus’ most notable projects to date is the recently completed Project
Stratum. A landmark project in its portfolio, the £ 200 million development marks a major historical milestone for Fibrus as the largest publicly funded telecommunications infrastructure project in Northern Ireland.
Transforming connectivity
This year Fibrus also reached a major milestone in Cumbria – connecting 100,000 premises in the region. This new infrastructure is set to be truly transformative for its communities, particularly for those in rural areas, and is demonstrative of Fibrus’ commitment to excellence in delivering its wider mission.
“ Fibrus successfully delivered the £ 200 million Project Stratum in June 2025, the largest publicly funded telecommunications infrastructure project of its kind here. Spanning all six counties, the five-year rollout was completed on time and within

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