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This guidance provides an overview of Project Gigabit and answers to frequently asked questions. It outlines how councillors can use their unique local role to support the deployment of gigabit-capable broadband in their area.
Around 131,000 homes and businesses across the country will no longer be stuck with slow internet speeds as the UK government’s rollout of gigabit connectivity races ahead.
BDUK has awarded broadband provider Quickline a Project Gigabit contract to provide around 28,000 premises across West Yorkshire and parts of North Yorkshire with access to gigabit-capable broadband.
Information on enhancing communications resilience and how we work with telecommunication service providers to manage the risk of disruption to public networks.
How to asses whether your pupils or students need help accessing the internet and resources available to help with access and safeguarding.
BDUK has awarded broadband provider CityFibre a Project Gigabit contract to provide around 79,500 premises across the Suffolk surrounding areas with access to gigabit-capable broadband.
BDUK has awarded Northern Ireland-based broadband provider Fibrus a Project Gigabit contract to provide around 60,000 premises in Cumbria with access to gigabit-capable broadband.
BDUK has awarded broadband provider Cityfibre a Project Gigabit contract to provide around 50,000 premises across Kent with access to gigabit-capable broadband.
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