BDUK’s latest Project Gigabit update shows rural broadband rollout gaining pace, with 296,770 contracted premises now reached. For VoIP providers, businesses, and remote workers, expanded gigabit connectivity promises clearer calls, stronger cloud communications, and improved digital services, though the UK’s hardest-to-reach areas still face costly infrastructure challenges ahead this year
CityFibre has begun connecting homes in Buckinghamshire under Project Gigabit, showing progress as many smaller providers exit similar deals. The rollout is part of a larger government contract to expand fibre broadband, while other firms struggle to stay afloat in a tough market.
Quickline is revolutionizing rural broadband in West and South Yorkshire by delivering gigabit-capable connectivity to underserved areas. With contracts secured under the UK Government’s Project Gigabit, Quickline is surpassing targets and transforming lives in communities like Willitoft.
Openreach is delivering full fibre broadband to 38 rural UK communities through Project Gigabit, aiming to connect 290,000 hard to reach properties. The initiative is already boosting business, education and local economies, with potential to add £66 billion to UK GDP and support remote work.
Quickline has secured £11 million in public funding to expand its Project Gigabit rollout, bringing full fibre broadband to 6,000 more homes and businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This investment supports the UK government’s goal of nationwide high-speed internet, ensuring even rural areas gain access.
CityFibre has launched the deployment of its full-fibre network in nine UK regions as part of Project Gigabit. This £5 billion initiative aims to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses, reducing Britain’s digital divide.
The UK government has awarded £289 million in Project Gigabit contracts to Openreach, boosting rural broadband access for 131,000 remote homes and businesses. This investment supports fibre-to-the-home networks in underserved areas, enhancing digital opportunities and promoting equity.
The recent rollout of full-fibre broadband in South Wiltshire under Project Gigabit marks a significant advancement for rural connectivity. With Wessex Internet’s efforts in Stapleford, homes and businesses will experience speeds up to 10Gbps. This strategic move ensures hard-to-reach communities benefit from superior internet capabilities, fostering growth and opportunities.
