Zen switches on gigabit-speed broadband to Scotland’s capital
- Zen, the only Which? Recommended Provider for Broadband 2021 brings full fibre to Edinburgh over the CityFibre network
- A quarter (24%) of adults in Edinburgh planning to move on to a different broadband provider in next 18 months
- The new full fibre service can be accessed at a number of speed options starting at £29.99 per month
Residents in Edinburgh today have access to one of the fastest and most reliable broadband services available to any home in the UK, thanks to Zen Internet.
With a quarter (24%) of adults in Edinburgh ready to switch broadband provider in the next 18 months*, residents can choose and benefit from the UK’s only Which? Recommended Provider for Broadband 2021.
People living in Scotland’s capital can now access a reliable service, with award-winning support, from a business committed, through its B Corporation certification, to having a positive impact on the planet.
The latest move from Zen, in collaboration with CityFibre, aims to transform the city’s digital capabilities. CityFibre has invested £105 million into Edinburgh’s infrastructure deployment as part of its nationwide Gigabit City Investment Programme while Zen, as a certified B Corporation, is part of a community of organisations around the world, that believe in business as a powerful force for good.
The new service can be accessed at a number of speed options starting at £29.99 per month as a special launch offer. The service is available now to many homes, with Zen following the CityFibre rollout across the city over the coming months.
To check if the service is already available in your area or to sign up for availability updates visit www.zen.co.uk.
World class infrastructure rollout
Full fibre broadband is transforming customers’ digital capabilities with speeds of up to 900Mbps. This service has the capability to unlock the full potential of every smart device in the home and provides a solid platform for fully enabling smart home applications and Internet of Things (IoT) devices of the future. Today, it provides a solid connection for hybrid working, entertainment and keeping connected post-pandemic.
Paul Stobart, CEO at Zen Internet, said: “The next few years will be absolutely pivotal for connectivity in the home. Deemed the gold rush decade, the 2020s will see implementation of full fibre across the nation.
“By 2030, everyone will have made the switch to full fibre. Today, though, people in Edinburgh can get ahead of the curve by accessing Zen’s award-winning service delivered over CityFibre’s high quality infrastructure.
“As a B Corporation and with an ambition to be Net Zero by 2028, residents can choose Zen with confidence, knowing we are a provider that will always strive to do the right thing.
“We ensure that our responsibilities to society and the environment are embedded in our DNA.
“We want to inspire the residents of Edinburgh to choose the right path when it comes to their internet connectivity, which will in turn unlock the power of sharing, learning, and communication.”
What can you do with gigabit speeds?
| Standard broadband (10Mbps) | Full Fibre 900 | |
| Download a HD TV show (600MB) | 8 minutes 23 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Download a HD movie (4GB) | 57 minutes 15 seconds | 38 seconds |
| Download a game (60GB) | 14 hours, 19 minutes | 9 minutes 32 seconds |
| Upload a large file (1GB) | 2 hours 23 minutes | 9 seconds |
For more information, please visit: www.zen.co.uk or call 01706 902 001.