Project Gigabit


What is Project Gigabit?

Project Gigabit is the UK government’s programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to access lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband.

The fast, reliable connections delivered by Project Gigabit will benefit mostly rural and remote communities across the UK.​

Project Gigabit is managed by Building Digital UK (BDUK), part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

You can find out more on the government’s Building Digital UK page.

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Please note, more recently announced locations may not show an accurate result until our surveys are complete. You can still register your interest and we will keep you updated.

How is CityFibre involved?

As the UK’s largest, independent full fibre network, we already serve millions of premises in cities, towns and villages nationwide. This makes our platform ideal for expansion into many rural and hard-to-reach areas.

Thanks to Project Gigabit subsidies, we are able to extend this network out to areas that would not otherwise be commercially viable and, in doing so, make a meaningful difference to communities that have long-since deserved much better broadband.

How our network is different

Our full fibre network uses gold-standard XGS-PON technology designed to support ultra-low-latency, highly reliable services that run at speeds of up to 8.5 Gbps upload and download.

Broadband packages using our network are available for order from almost all of the UK's major internet service providers, as well as a range smaller providers, often with something special to offer.

Joining our network

As we build, we do our best to make sure everyone knows what to expect, when to expect it and where they can order from.

If you’re a resident or run a business in the area, be sure to check your address on our website from time to time in case plans change. We also recommend registering your interest with us – especially if you’re keen to benefit from your new network as soon as it's available.

Projects Underway

CityFibre is responsible for nine Project Gigabit contracts. Together, these are delivering full fibre infrastructure to over 450,000 homes and businesses by 2030, including 155,000 subsidised premises.

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CityFibre Community Fund

The CityFibre Community Fund supports digital inclusion, innovation and community engagement in Project Gigabit areas and is currently seeking new non-profit organisations to join its portfolio of funded partners.

Fund objectives

  1. Promote digital inclusion: support projects that help bridge the digital divide, particularly for vulnerable and under-represented groups, including low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
  2. Foster digital innovation: encourage initiatives that drive technological innovation, enhance digital literacy, and promote access to technology in ways that address local challenges.
  3. Support local communities: respond to community-specific needs identified by local residents, focusing on improving digital access and services that impact daily life.
  4. Volunteering & community engagement: create opportunities for CityFibre employees and the wider community to engage in meaningful volunteer work that aligns with CityFibre and builds goodwill in the community.

Fund structure

The CityFibre Community Fund itself is divided into two primary programmes that work together to meet community needs and enhance social value:

  1. Small Grants: offers funding of up to £1,500 to community projects that address digital barriers impacting local communities. This programme is centrally run and designed to provide small 'one-off' small grants with a rolling application.
  2. Large Grants: a larger, more localised grant programme that supports initiatives addressing systemic and strategic issues of digital innovation and inclusion.

Residents share their journey

As part of the UK government's Project Gigabit rollout across Buckinghamshire, we invited some of the first connected customers to share their experiences. In this video, Newton Longville resident Steve Heath & Leader of Buckinghamshire Council, Councillor Steven Broadbent, discuss the benefits of superfast and ultra-reliable full fibre broadband to local communities.

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