LCR Connect Liverpool: publicly-owned full fibre, FibreOne FTTP, FibreLight 500Mbps, FibreBright 10Gbps leased lines, AMVIA managed services.
LCR Connect represents publicly-owned full-fibre infrastructure spanning Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral, Knowsley, Halton, St Helens)—130+ miles gigabit-capable fibre enabling cloud-based operations, VoIP, video conferencing. Joint venture: ITS Technology Group (25%), Liverpool City Region (50%), NGE (25%). £30M investment connecting three transatlantic fibre cables into economic centres, deploying over two-year programme. Innovative deployment: Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) leveraging existing Openreach duct/pole infrastructure minimizing disruption. Service differentiation: LCR Connect operates as Infrastructure Operator AND Service Provider (vs. traditional BT Openreach/Virgin Media infrastructure with separate service providers). Three service tiers: FibreOne (FTTP 100–200Mbps), FibreLight (contended leased line 500Mbps), FibreBright (dedicated 10Gbps). Shared characteristics: 15–25 day installation, unlimited usage, fault fix SLAs (48-hour FibreOne, 10-hour FibreLight, 6-hour FibreBright), VoIP/Teams support, price guarantees. AMVIA partnership: provides competitive LCR Connect packages alongside managed services (VoIP, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity), 24/7 support, enterprise client track record. This guide clarifies LCR Connect infrastructure advantage, compares service tiers, explains AMVIA value proposition—enabling Liverpool City Region businesses maximizing gigabit-capable infrastructure investment.
LCR Connect unique positioning: publicly-owned full-fibre infrastructure (Liverpool City Region 50% ownership). Traditional alternative: BT Openreach (monopoly infrastructure), Virgin Media (cable network), independent operators (limited geographic coverage). LCR Connect difference: local authority ownership ensuring long-term investment commitment, community benefit alignment, infrastructure serving regional economic development.
Planned coverage: six local authority areas (Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral, Knowsley, Halton, St Helens), 130+ miles fibre infrastructure. Transatlantic cable connection: three cables connected into Liverpool City Region economic centres. Phased deployment: £30M investment programme over two-year timeline with initial infrastructure priority zones activating first. Current expansion: innovatively deploying using PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) leveraging Openreach existing duct/pole infrastructure, minimizing road disruption, accelerating deployment.
Traditional model: BT Openreach owns infrastructure, multiple service providers (BT Wholesale, Vodafone, TalkTalk) rent infrastructure delivering service. LCR Connect model: ITS Technology Group acts Infrastructure Operator AND Service Provider—unified delivery model eliminating intermediary layers. Competitive advantage: direct control over pricing, service quality, customer relationships.
Technology: Fibre to Premises (FTTP) direct delivery. Speed options: 100Mbps (100Mbps download/50Mbps upload) or 200Mbps (200Mbps download/50Mbps upload). Installation timeline: 15–25 days. Usage: unlimited. Fault fix SLA: 48-hour commitment. Features: supports VoIP, video conferencing (Teams). Use case: SOHO (small office/home office), smaller branch offices, cost-conscious operations valuing direct fibre access.
Best for: small businesses <20 staff, basic cloud application needs, cost-prioritized decisions, sufficient upload speeds for standard video conferencing.
Technology: Full fibre contended leased line (shared capacity infrastructure). Speed: symmetrical up to 500Mbps upload/download. Installation timeline: 15–25 days. Usage: unlimited. Fault fix SLA: 10-hour commitment. Contention guarantee: minimum 60% headline speed guaranteed (not typical best-efforts). Features: supports VoIP, Teams, cloud applications. Performance consistency: low contention model ensuring reliable service despite shared topology.
Best for: mid-market businesses 20–50 staff, cloud-dependent operations, video conferencing intensity, balanced cost/performance requirements, guaranteed performance baseline critical.
Technology: Full fibre dedicated leased line (uncontended, exclusive bandwidth). Speed: symmetrical up to 10Gbps upload/download (customizable). Installation timeline: 15–25 days. Usage: unlimited. Fault fix SLA: 6-hour commitment (fastest tier). Features: dedicated bandwidth, supports VoIP, Teams, mission-critical cloud applications. Premium positioning: guaranteed performance, priority restoration, maximum reliability.
Best for: large enterprises 50+ staff, mission-critical operations, cloud infrastructure hosting, data centre connectivity, contact centres, revenue-dependent operations requiring maximum uptime assurance.
BT Openreach: monopoly infrastructure, multiple competing service providers. Virgin Media: proprietary cable network, integrated service model. LCR Connect: independent publicly-owned infrastructure, integrated ITS Technology Group service delivery. Implication: LCR Connect aligned incentives (infrastructure owner directly benefits from service quality), unified customer experience, streamlined service delivery.
Traditional model: service providers mark up infrastructure costs, consumer costs reflect multiple intermediaries. LCR Connect: direct infrastructure-to-consumer model reducing cost layers. Service quality: infrastructure owner directly accountable for performance—incentive structure rewards service excellence vs. typical provider indifference. Customer experience: single point of contact for infrastructure and service issues.
LCR Connect + AMVIA delivers: business broadband infrastructure (FibreOne/FibreLight/FibreBright), VoIP phone systems, Microsoft 365 managed services, cybersecurity (Barracuda, Bitdefender, Microsoft Defender). Integrated approach: connectivity + communications + collaboration + security delivered unified platform.
AMVIA provides: 24/7 proactive service monitoring, enterprise customer track record (eharmony, HBO), UK-wide support expertise. Faster Britain partnership: AMVIA original Faster Britain partner delivering LCR Connect solutions. Service level: managed services provider (not just connectivity reseller) ensuring business continuity.
Assess requirements: staff count, cloud application intensity, concurrent video conferencing, budget constraints, uptime criticality. FibreOne suitable: <20 staff, moderate cloud usage. FibreLight: 20–50 staff, cloud-dependent operations. FibreBright: 50+ staff, mission-critical uptime requirements. LCR Connect coverage verification: confirm availability at premises (postcode verification via AMVIA).
AMVIA provides: free quotes within 45 seconds (postcode-based instant assessment), service comparison recommendations, managed service integration options. Installation: 15–25 days typical, AMVIA manages end-to-end coordination, parallel service setup (VoIP, Microsoft 365, security).
Coverage spans Liverpool City Region (six authority areas). Postcode verification via AMVIA determines availability. If unavailable, AMVIA can recommend alternative providers or timeline for coverage expansion.
LCR Connect enables mid-contract speed upgrades (FibreOne→FibreLight, or tier upgrades within tiers) with pro-rated cost adjustment. Flexibility supports growing businesses scaling without service disruption.
FibreOne: 48-hour fault fix. FibreLight: 10-hour fault fix. FibreBright: 6-hour fault fix. AMVIA provides 24/7 monitoring ensuring SLA compliance, escalation support if provider fails to meet commitments.
Yes—all FibreOne/FibreLight/FibreBright support VoIP and Teams. AMVIA manages: service provisioning, configuration, optimization, ongoing support. Unified platform approach simplifies administration, ensures optimal performance.
Call AMVIA at 0333 733 8050 (direct expert, 90 seconds, no voicemail) for LCR Connect assessment: verify availability, recommend service tier, compare managed services options, provide implementation roadmap. Alternatively, use AMVIA's instant quote tool (45-second turnaround). Most Liverpool City Region businesses complete LCR Connect deployment within 4–6 weeks.
Download our complete LCR Connect guide, use availability checker, or request expert consultation. AMVIA helps Liverpool City Region businesses maximize gigabit-capable infrastructure—from connectivity through managed services delivery.
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LCR Connect represents unique publicly-owned full-fibre infrastructure enabling gigabit-capable connectivity across Liverpool City Region. Service tiers (FibreOne entry, FibreLight mid-market, FibreBright enterprise) suit diverse business requirements. Integrated ITS Technology Group service delivery differentiates from traditional provider fragmentation—infrastructure owner incentivized for service quality excellence.
AMVIA partnership amplifies value: connectivity + VoIP + Microsoft 365 + cybersecurity delivered unified managed services platform with 24/7 support. Liverpool City Region businesses deploying LCR Connect + AMVIA capture competitive advantages: gigabit infrastructure, integrated communications, enterprise-grade security, professional support.
Ready to deploy LCR Connect? Call AMVIA at 0333 733 8050 or use instant quote tool. Liverpool City Region businesses complete deployment within 4–6 weeks, capturing digital transformation benefits enabling growth, efficiency, competitive advantage.
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