East Hull man city's first non-Kcom customer

By kmudie

The first non-Kcom residential broadband service is being connected in Hull today.

Jonathan Gibbins, from east Hull, will be the first person in the city not to have to rely on Kcom's hardware or technology for his Internet connection.

Mr Gibbins will also be able to use the service to make telephone calls.

The system is being installed by Hull firm One Point IT.

Martin Lauer, managing director of the firm, said: "As a local businessman, I simply love the idea of Hull gaining its independence in terms of telephone and internet provision.

"I am very proud of my part in giving East Yorkshire residents more choice."