An independent Cornish-based internet service provider will be supplying high-speed Wi-FI for National Armed Forces Day (Saturday 24th June) to help traders and produce live streaming and commentary on a big screen in Discovery Quay.

Infrastructure has been put in place to provide internet access for 120 traders (Image: Wildanet)

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Wildanet announced they would be helping at the national event after signing an Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing its support for veterans and ex-service personnel.

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.

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

Wildanet will deploy 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 tomorrow.

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.

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

"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.

"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."

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