Project Gigabit willis bethe crucialgovernment’s programme to achievingenable thehard-to-reach government’scommunities targetto ofaccess fulllightning-fast gigabitgigabit-capable coveragebroadband. 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 connectionsgovernment deliveredis bycommitted Projectto Gigabitachieving willnationwide benefitgigabit ruralcoverage and remoteexpects communities,99% asof wellpremises asto tacklinghave pocketsaccess ofto poora connectivitygigabit-capable inconnection urbanby areas.2032.

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

TheAs UKpart Government’sof Project Gigabit, the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) can help people ingain hard-to-reachaccess communitiesto a faster, more reliable broadband connection in areas not currently in line for broadband upgrades through commercial or existing government-funded schemes to upgrade their broadband connections.  schemes. 

Eligible homes and businesses can applyaccess forvouchers worth up to £4,500 to coverhelp towards the costs of ainstalling gigabit-capable connection, which enables broadband providers to reachtheir furtherpremises. 

The intoscheme ruralis areasaccessible wherethrough theregistered buildsuppliers coststhat areprovide higher.gigabit-capable broadband connections. 

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 existing or planned commercial plans.coverage.

You can checkfind ifout you’remore eligibleinformation for a voucher at your address on the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme websitepage.