Project Gigabit
14 Jan 2025
Addressing Rural Connectivity: Challenges and Progress
The plight of poor digital connectivity in rural UK remains a significant barrier for over half a million businesses, as detailed in a recent article published by Countryside Alliance. These...
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30 Sep 2024
Progress in Gigabit Broadband Rollout Across Rural Yorkshire
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to report on the ongoing efforts to bring gigabit-capable broadband to rural communities across Yorkshire, enhancing digital connectivity for households and businesses alike....
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19 Aug 2024
Government Announces £800 Million Plan to Deliver High-Speed Broadband to 312,000 Rural Homes and Businesses
Last week, The UK Government announced significant investment aimed at improving digital infrastructure in rural areas, with plans to provide faster broadband to approximately 312,000 homes and businesses across Great...
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15 Apr 2024
Faster Broadband Expansion in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
In a significant boost for digital connectivity in Cornwall, Wildanet, a local contractor, has been awarded a £41 million contract to deliver gigabit-capable broadband across rural areas of East Cornwall,...
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12 Feb 2024
Government Invests £1B in Rural Broadband: Bridging the Digital Divide
The Government committed to spend £5 Billion through Project Gigabit, a programme aimed at ‘delivering lightning-fast, reliable broadband to every corner of the United Kingdom.’ They have recently unveiled details...
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20 Nov 2023
Is the roll out of superfast rural broadband too complicated for users?
MPs and industry leaders have been discussing the challenges facing the roll out of Project Gigabit and superfast broadband across the UK. Chair of the APPG Digital Communications, Selaine Saxby...
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10 Jul 2023
Project Gigabit slow in making progress in rural areas
The £5 billion Government commitment to deliver lightning-fast, reliable broadband to every corner of the United Kingdom is starting to roll out to rural areas. Project Gigabit aims to deploy...
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05 Sep 2022
The UK’s £5B Project Gigabit gives out first contract to connect rural areas
Tech Crunch reports that the first major subsidy contract under the UK government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit scheme has officially been awarded, with Wessex Internet securing £6 million to connect...
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01 Nov 2021
Better broadband for 500,000 rural homes in UK gigabit revolution
The Government have announced more than 500,000 more rural homes and businesses will be given access to better broadband under plans to level up the UK with improved internet connectivity...
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