Project Gigabit

In February 2023, CityFibre was awarded the £69 million Project Gigabit contract to provide gigabit-capable broadband to up to 45,000 hard-to-reach premises in Cambridgeshire and adjacent areas. These initial numbers are subject to alteration as the project matures. They also exclude CityFibre's plans to expand its commercial network footprint in the region.

Build started under this contract in February 2024 and first connections went live in July 2024. Overall the project will take approximately five years to complete.

This work in Cambridgeshire extends the infrastructure we’ve been building in the area since 2018, including Peterborough, Cambridge, March, Whittlesey and Yaxley.

In June 2023, CityFibre was awarded the £104 million Project Gigabit contract to connect around 76,000 hard-to-reach premises across Hampshire, including East Hampshire, Rushmoor and Test Valley. These initial numbers are subject to alteration as the project matures. They also exclude CityFibre's plans to expand its commercial network footprint in the region.

Build started under this contract in June 2024 and live services became available in December 2024. Overall the project will take approximately five years to complete.

CityFibre will also back existing work ongoing across Hampshire to protect biodiversity, support rewilding and stimulate conservation. This includes grants to local charities and making over a thousand hours of environmental volunteering opportunities available to CityFibre and supply chain employees.

This work in Hampshire extends the infrastructure we’ve been building in the area since 2019, including Portsmouth and more recently Havant.

In June 2023, CityFibre was awarded the £114 million Project Gigabit contract to connect around 62,000 hard-to-reach premises across Norfolk, including Buxton, Castle Acre and Horning. These initial numbers are subject to alteration as the project matures. They also exclude CityFibre's plans to expand its commercial network footprint in the region.

Build started under this contract in March 2024 and first connections went live in September 2024. Overall the project will take approximately five years to complete.

CityFibre will also provide internships for local people, as well as apprenticeship opportunities and work experience placements for local students undertaking Construction and Digital T-levels.

This work in Norfolk extends the infrastructure we’ve been building in the area since 2021, including Norwich, and more recently Great Yarmouth.

In June 2023, CityFibre was awarded the £100 million Project Gigabit contract to connect around 80,000 hard-to-reach premises across Suffolk, including Icklingham, Mellis and Ringshall. These initial numbers are subject to alteration as the project matures. They also exclude CityFibre's plans to expand its commercial network footprint in the region.

Build started under this contract in April 2024 and first connections went live in December 2024. Overall the project will take approximately five years to complete.

CityFibre will also connect a minimum of 30 community centres for free and donate to local charities working to connect people, tackle loneliness and reduce health inequalities through innovative digital solutions.

This work in Suffolk extends the infrastructure we’ve been building in Suffolk since 2020, including Ipswich, Bury St Edmonds and Lowestoft.

In January 2024, CityFibre was awarded the £58 million Project Gigabit contract to connect over 34,000 hard-to-reach premises across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and East Berkshire, including Cookham, Quainton and Potten End. These initial numbers are subject to alteration as the project matures. They also exclude CityFibre's plans to expand its commercial network footprint in the region.

Build started under this contract in October 2024 with first connections expected to go live soon. Overall the project will take approximately five years to complete.

CityFibre will also work with local organisations to bring value to local communities in areas such as education, skills development, local job creation, and workforce equality.

This work in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and East Berkshire extends the infrastructure we’ve already been building in the area, including Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Reading and High Wycombe.

In January 2024, CityFibre was awarded the £71million Project Gigabit contract to connect over 38,000 hard-to-reach premises across Leicestershire and Warwickshire, including Sheepy Magna and Claverdon. These initial numbers are subject to alteration as the project matures. They also exclude CityFibre's plans to expand its commercial network footprint in the region.

Build started under this contract in December 2024 with first connections expected to go live in 2025. Overall the project will take approximately five years to complete.

CityFibre will also work with local organisations to bring value to local communities in areas such as education, skills development, local job creation, and workforce equality.

This work in Leicestershire and Warwickshire extends the infrastructure we’ve been building in the area since 2018, including Coventry, Leicester and Rugby.

In January 2024, CityFibre was awarded the £100 million Project Gigabit contract to connect over 52,000 hard-to-reach premises across East and West Sussex, including Framfield and Fittleworth. These initial numbers are subject to alteration as the project matures. They also exclude CityFibre's plans to expand its commercial network footprint in the region.

Build started under this contract in January 2025 with first connections expected to go live later this year. Overall the project will take approximately five years to complete.

CityFibre will also work with local organisations to bring value to local communities in areas such as education, skills development, local job creation, and workforce equality.

This work in East and West Sussex extends the infrastructure we’ve been building in the area since 2019, including Worthing, Chichester and Eastbourne.

In January 2024, CityFibre was awarded the £112 million Project Gigabit contract to connect over 50,000 hard-to-reach premises across Kent, including Bossingham and Lower Upnor. These initial numbers are subject to alteration as the project matures. They also exclude CityFibre's plans to expand its commercial network footprint in the region.

Build started under this contract in January 2025 with first connections expected to go live later this year. Overall the project will take approximately five years to complete.

We will also work with local organisations to bring value to local communities in areas such as education, skills development, local job creation, and workforce equality.

This work in Kent extends the infrastructure we’ve been building in the unitary authority of Medway since 2020, including Chatham and Gillingham.

In January 2024, CityFibre was awarded the £51 million Project Gigabit contract to connect over 25,000 hard-to-reach premises across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, including Great and Little Addington and Marston St Lawrence. These initial numbers are subject to alteration as the project matures. They also exclude CityFibre's plans to expand its commercial network footprint in the region.

Build started under this contract in December 2024 with first connections expected to go live in 2025. Overall the project will take approximately five years to complete.

CityFibre will also work with local organisations to bring value to local communities in areas such as education, skills development, local job creation, and workforce equality.

This work in Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes extends the infrastructure we’ve been building in the area since 2018, including Milton Keynes and Northampton.