Fixed‑Wireless Connectivity: Expanding Fast, Reliable Internet Across Colchester
At Amphora Connect, our mission is simple: deliver reliable, future‑ready digital infrastructure that works for Colchester. While full fibre remains the gold standard for connectivity, it isn’t always practical or cost‑effective to install everywhere, especially in dense town‑centre locations or historic buildings.
That’s where fixed‑wireless connectivity comes in.
What is fixed‑wireless broadband?
Fixed‑wireless broadband provides high‑speed internet using dedicated wireless links, rather than traditional copper phone lines or new fibre trenches. Unlike mobile broadband, it is designed specifically to serve homes and businesses at a fixed location, offering consistent performance and excellent value for money.
For many properties across Colchester, fixed‑wireless delivers speeds that far exceed traditional telephone‑line (VDSL) connections, while avoiding the disruption and cost of new fibre installation.
Fast, reliable performance where it matters
We’ve already deployed fixed‑wireless infrastructure at 10 locations across Colchester, using compact, unobtrusive antennas to deliver strong coverage across surrounding streets.
Recent real‑world testing with a local business on North Hill showed:
- Download speeds comparable to entry‑level full fibre packages
- Significantly better performance than VDSL
- Excellent results even over 300 metres from the nearest access point
For everyday business use – cloud services, video calls, digital tools and point‑of‑sale systems – fixed‑wireless provides a stable, dependable connection at a competitive cost.
Designed for urban environments
Fixed‑wireless works best when equipment can connect through glass-fronted premises, making it particularly well suited to town‑centre businesses, cafés, shops and offices. In some cases, an external antenna can be installed to enhance performance, providing additional flexibility where building layouts are more challenging.
Like all infrastructure solutions, it isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all – but it is a proven, well‑established technology already delivering excellent results across the city.
A trusted solution, already in use
This isn’t experimental technology. Residents and businesses already using Amphora Connect’s fixed‑wireless services report high satisfaction and reliable day‑to‑day performance.
We’re currently rolling out information to streets where the service is available, helping more people understand their options and choose a connection that works for them.
Beyond fixed‑wireless: connecting hard‑to‑reach locations
Alongside fixed‑wireless, Amphora Connect also operates point‑to‑point wireless links for sites where even higher capacity is required.
This technology delivers:
- Up to 1Gbps speeds
- Over distances of up to 200 metres
- Using direct line‑of‑sight connections
It’s already powering connectivity at locations including the Camulodunum pub, iStore, Plowright House, and across the Northern Gateway, proving invaluable where fibre installation would be complex or prohibitively expensive.
Infrastructure built for Colchester
As a locally-owned network, Amphora Connect takes a different approach. Every investment we make is about long‑term value, reinvesting back into the community and supporting local growth – not maximising short‑term returns.
By combining full fibre, fixed‑wireless and point‑to‑point solutions, we’re building a flexible, resilient digital network that ensures Colchester stays connected – today and into the future.
