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UK Invests £289M to Expand Rural Broadband Access

The UK government announced a £41.9 million investment to expand gigabit broadband to 23,800 homes and businesses in Worcestershire, part of Project Gigabit.
This funding will help increase Worcestershire's gigabit coverage to over 90 percent, supporting the goal of 100 percent coverage by 2030.
The initiative aims to improve internet access in rural areas, enhancing opportunities for businesses and residents alike.
Councillor Adam Kent expressed enthusiasm for the investment, stating it will enable residents to embrace future digital opportunities.

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The Register

UK gives Openreach £289M for 4 rural broadband contracts

Nation's dominant broadband plumber wins ahead of altnets

2 months ago

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Leader Live

Wrexham and Flintshire to benefit from £289 million broadband rollout

Around 37,000 homes and businesses across Wales will no longer be stuck with slow internet speeds as the UK Government’s rollout of gigabit

2 months ago·Wrexham, United Kingdom

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GB News

Millions of Britons unlock faster broadband speeds as internet usage reaches record level in UK

Half of all UK homes and businesses can now access superfast broadband. BT-owned Openreach, which manages the broadband and telephone infrastructure available in 99% of properties nationwide, today confirmed that its Ultrafast Full-Fibre broadband speeds are now available in 17 million premises.In comparison, Virgin Media O2 is the second-biggest network with under 60% of all premises able to connect to its cables — although every single connect…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Worcester News

£41.9 million boost for gigabit broadband project in Worcestershire

A £41.9 million boost will go towards bringing gigabit broadband to 23,800 more homes and businesses.

2 months ago·Worcester, United Kingdom

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London Daily Digital - Leading Asian News - Politics, Business & Economy

Thousands to benefit from govt’s broadband boost – London Daily Digital

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…reports Asian Lite News The government has announced a £289 million investment to expand gigabit-capable broadband to some of Britain’s most remote areas, helping bridge the digital divide and providing critical infrastructure for underserved regions. Communities in areas like…

2 months ago

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TelcoTitans.com

UK’s Project Gigabit: billions committed, but just 1.6% take-up ...

Nearly four years in, government’s Project Gigabit spend reaches £2.2bn with latest Openreach contracts, but connections faltering at just 11,000 as commitments and subsidies yet to translate to boots on the ground. With another £400m in the procurement pipeline for 2025, when will cash finally convert to real impact? In depth non-chummy review of UK rural fibre programme inside…

2 months ago

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