A RURAL wireless broadband supplier is marking its second anniversary with a ten-fold extension in its coverage.

More homes and businesses than ever before are now benefiting from the wireless technology used by ThinkingWISP in Norfolk.

ThinkingWISP is a local business partnership between AF Affinity Limited, Norfolk Rural Community Council and InTouch Systems.

The service was first launched in the Aylsham area in November 2011.

After two years, the area covered by the service has extended from a 10km radius around the town to a 100km radius covering much of north, mid and south Norfolk, and into Waveney.

ThinkingWISP is also celebrating its second anniversary by joining forces with another local initiative – Norwich-based Mustard TV – and will be sponsoring the features channel.

Rural community council chief executive Jon Clemo said: "The first two years of ThinkingWISP have been successful, benefiting many rural homes and businesses.

"We hope to continue to expand the service over the coming months so that more communities will be able to access reliable rural broadband.

"We're also delighted to be working with local television company Mustard TV.

"We believe that Mustard TV shares many of the ideals of ThinkingWISP as we're both committed to providing a high quality service with a local twist."

ThinkingWISP works by beaming radio waves from a transmitter at Norwich Airport to two masts.

Transmitters on the masts and repeater stations then broadcast the signal in all directions, which is picked up by customers using small aerials attached to their property.

Unlike systems using copper cables, the signal doesn't degrade with distance, providing high quality, fast broadband to homes and businesses wherever they are within the service area.

The service uses very low contention rates – the number of people who share the same bandwidth – to ensure customers receive a consistent, high speed service.

The system relies on line of sight and ThinkingWISP will confirm that businesses or homes will be able to receive wireless broadband before installation.

Four service packages are available ranging starting from £15.99 per month. The service comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.