What it is
The Granta Backbone Network (GBN) is the collegiate University’s privately owned optical fibre network. It consists of a series of underground ducts, mounted cable tray and optical fibre cables, which is used to distribute the numerous University and College IT networks around the University’s city campuses. The first phase of the network was finished in 1992 and measured around 35 kms, but today measures close to 60kms.
Where it goes
Who we are
| Ritchie Carter | Granta Backbone Network Manager |
| Richard Davies | Granta Backbone Network Consultant |
| Rob Howard | Granta Backbone Network Consultant |
| Clare Biggs | Granta Backbone Network Specialist |
| Hannah Kania-Haughton | Granta Backbone Network Specialist |
How to contact us
For further details or to enquire about extending the GBN to other sites:
Tel: (01223 7) 61194
Email: gbn-enquiries@uis.cam.ac.uk
Last updated: 30 October 2019
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