Project Gigabit
Project Gigabit is the government's programme to enable hard to reach communities to access fast, reliable gigabit-capable broadband.
Project Gigabit will be crucial to achieving the government’s target of full gigabit coverage by 2030. It targets homes and businesses that are not included in broadband suppliers’ plans, reaching parts of the UK that might otherwise miss out on getting the digital connectivity they need. The connections delivered by Project Gigabit will benefit rural and remote communities, as well as tackling pockets of poor connectivity in urban areas.
Having the fastest, most reliable broadband means households no longer having to battle over bandwidth, and gives people the freedom to live and work more flexibly. Project Gigabit is driving productivity across British businesses, as well as in our schools, hospitals and other public services so they can deliver better outcomes for taxpayers.
As demand for faster internet speeds continues to grow, Project Gigabit will ensure the UK network is fit for the future. Project Gigabit is upgrading the nation with the fastest, most reliable broadband infrastructure on the market, which will meet people’s needs not just today but for decades to come.
Contracts
We have signed over 30 Project Gigabit contracts to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to parts of the UK that are unlikely to be reached by the commercial market alone. The latest progress updates for procuring and delivering contracts can be found here Project Gigabit quarterly updates collection page.
Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
The UK Government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) can help people in hard-to-reach communities not currently in line for broadband upgrades through commercial or existing government-funded schemes to upgrade their broadband connections.
Eligible homes and businesses can apply for up to £4,500 to cover the costs of a gigabit-capable connection, which enables broadband providers to reach further into rural areas where the build costs are higher.
The voucher scheme is only open for new projects to cover premises which are not included within a Project Gigabit procurement or contract and which are not covered by commercial plans.
You can check if you’re eligible for a voucher at your address on the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme website.
Updates to this page
Published 1 April 2022Last updated 13 December 2024 + show all updates
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Updates to Project Gigabit page
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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme website link updated.
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"Procurements and Contracts" heading added.
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Voucher amounts updated to reflect new, higher value.
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Project Gigabit Delivery Plan - autumn update 2022 added.
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Updated to reflect core messaging and terminology.
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First published.