Cornwall-based broadband provider Wildanet is supporting Armed Forces Day by supplying Wi-Fi for the event. 

 

In the run up to the main event tomorrow (Saturday) Wildanet has deployed a team of veterans to set up all the necessary high-speed Wi-Fi and comms infrastructure for the action-packed Armed Forces Day national event taking place in Falmouth.

This will include providing wireless internet access to about 120 traders/stands during the event, together with the connectivity to enable live streaming and commentary of the Red Arrows and other activities and air displays onto a big screen in Events Square.

Wildanet was one of a number of businesses and organisations that signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge made by businesses and organisations to acknowledge the value of veterans and service personnel and their contributions to society. By signing the covenant, Wildanet demonstrates its recognition of the immense talent and expertise possessed by individuals who have served in the military.

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Wildernet said that by signing the Covenant it reinforced the company's dedication to supporting veterans, ex-service personnel, reservists and service families and providing opportunities for career development.

Several ex-service personnel already working for the company gathered to witness the ceremony at Wildanet’s Liskeard headquarters, along with representatives of the Armed Forces Association and the Army.

A spokesperson said: "Wildanet recognises veterans’ value in the workforce and actively supports their transition into civilian careers. Wildanet enables veterans to leverage their unique skill sets through ongoing support programs, ensuring a seamless transition into high-value telecom industry employment."

Paddy Paddison, Wildanet Chief Technology Officer, and himself a veteran of the Royal Corps of Signals signed the covenant on behalf of Wildanet, with Major John Porter, Officer Commanding 232 Port Squadron, based in Bodmin (part of 165 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC), signing on behalf of the armed services.

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Paddy Paddison spoke of his enthusiasm for the company's commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. He said: "At Wildanet, we deeply value the dedication, resilience, and expertise of individuals who have served in the armed forces.

“By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, we reaffirm our unwavering support for veterans and ex-service personnel, providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities to build successful careers outside the military. We are proud to be part of a nationwide initiative that recognises and celebrates their contributions.

“We are also very excited to be supporting the Armed Forces Day National Event in Falmouth where, most appropriately, we have chosen a team of veterans from within Wildanet who will be putting the communications infrastructure in place."