Project Gigabit network build contract - North Shropshire

In November 2023, Freedom Fibre was awarded a contract to roll out gigabit-capable broadband to 12,000 premises in North Shropshire.   

Due to changes in the external market, Freedom Fibre is no longer able to complete the contract in full. Freedom Fibre has already completed the build to 2,500 premises and aims to reach a further 1,000 by the end of thisJune month.  2025.  

BDUK and Freedom Fibre have mutually agreed to descope the remaining 8,500 premises from this contract. BDUK is now moving swiftly to put in place alternative plans with other suppliers to connect premises that were due to be covered by this contract.

Update to Project Gigabit network build contract - North Shropshire April 2026

In April 2026 BDUK agreed a contract change with Openreach to include premises in this area within the existing Project Gigabit contract (call-off three) which covers other parts of Shropshire.

Further information about Project Gigabit can be found on the BDUK website and under Project Gigabit: UK Subsidy advice.