A WORCESTER broadband supplier has won a contract to extend the network into rural Wales.

Airband Community Internet, which is headquartered in St Mary's Street, has established broadband networks across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire and has now added Wales, Devon and Somerset to its portfolio.

Managing director and co-founder of Airband, Redmond Peel said: “2015 has been a hugely successful year for Airband. Securing this contract with the Welsh Authority, as well as the contract in Devon and Somerset, is a real game changer for us. We’ve used law firm Thursfields before and yet again, its support has been invaluable at what was a critical time.”

Stuart Price, who leads the technology and creative industries team at Thursfields, advised Airband in connection with its contractual relationship with the Welsh Authority. Mr Price added: “Airband is an existing client of the firm and it’s really great to help it once again with its ambitious growth plans and to be part of a local success story, making a real difference to the lives of people in rural communities”.