The Digital Future of East Kent: Infrastructure, Innovation & Intelligence
East Kent may not always headline tech roundtables, but its digital backbone is stronger than people realise—and its future, brighter still. From Ramsgate’s gigabit speeds and expanding 5G coverage to Pfizer’s global clinical hub in Sandwich , the region sits on a rich mesh of connectivity, research, and untapped potential for AI and biotech acceleration. 1. Infrastructure: From Copper to Quantum-Class Connectivity Ramsgate now offers up to 1.13 Gbps speeds via Virgin, BT, and Sky across most CT10/CT11 postcodes. Full Fibre (FTTP) coverage has reached ~70% of premises, with 5G mobile averaging 100–150 Mbps depending on signal strength. The government’s Project Gigabit and Shared Rural Network aim to close gaps, making 90% ultrafast coverage achievable by 2025. Japan’s recent 1.02 petabit/sec breakthrough raises the bar globally: a speed fast enough to download all the Netflix movie catalogue in one second, or the entire British Library diital archive—East Kent can seize ...