Tom Rigg | Chief Executive Officer
Broadband for the Rural North Ltd

Tom Rigg, Chief Executive Officer, Broadband for the Rural North Ltd

Tom Rigg is the friendly and highly experienced Chief Executive Officer of B4RN, a multi-award-winning community-led ISP based in Lancashire. With over 15 years of telecommunications experience, Tom has been instrumental in developing and delivering broadband services across the North. Under his leadership, Broadband for the Rural North Ltd is building a reliable and future-proof 'full-fibre' broadband network, delivering to those hardest to reach. Tom passionately advocates for the transformative power of high-speed broadband and the importance of providing equal access to digital services for all. He firmly believes that community-led broadband initiatives, such as B4RN, can help bridge the digital divide and bring the benefits of the digital age to rural areas. If you have any questions about B4RN or want to chat about broadband, Tom is always happy to help!

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Day 2 @ 12:20

Maintaining a worldclass network

  • The role of data in improving network efficiencies  
  • How can operators balance network reliability with the need for continuous innovation? 
  • What emerging technologies will shape the future of network maintenance and optimisation? 
last published: 20/Apr/25 22:45 GMT

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