CityFibreBuilding willDigital takeUK over(BDUK) Connexin’shas Projectcarried Gigabitout contractsignificant market engagement in the region to identify potential areas for government intervention to roll out fast,gigabit-capable reliablebroadband. 

Following gigabit-capablea broadbandtransparent, fair and robust procurement process, BDUK awarded supplier Connexin a £58 million contract to provide around 34,300 hard-to-reach premises in Nottinghamshire and West Lincolnshire.Lincolnshire CityFibrewith access to gigabit-capable broadband. The contract was signed in January 2024. 

BDUK, Nottinghamshire County Council and Lincolnshire County Council will nowwork setcollaboratively outwith itsthe supplier on ensuring that network build commences as quickly as possible, once the supplier has completed their detailed plans for deliveringthis build. An amount of preparatory work is required to reach premises (for example, digging trenches, laying duct, installing fibre) prior to being able to access a service. This varies depending on geography and supplier. The first premises under this contract are anticipated to have access to gigabit-capable broadband in 2024. Once the contract,gigabit-capable whichnetwork has been built, residents and businesses will be reviewedable byto BDUK. request a connection from a broadband service provider to benefit from the faster speeds. 

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Please UKnote Subsidythe advice.premises to be reached by the contract is subject to change following detailed planning by the supplier or due to technical reasons during the lifetime of the contract.