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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) information updated to clarify rural focus of the scheme and Active Gigabit Voucher Scheme Suppliers table and map updated to show current rural areas eligible for new voucher projects.
15 November 2024
Additional lot added to Active Gigabit Voucher Scheme Suppliers table
15 August 2024
Surrey (Lot 22) closed for Project Gigabit procurements.
5 August 2024
Updates to section 6 of the Privacy Notice
7 June 2024
Beneficiary Terms and Conditions Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme page added.
5 June 2024
Map updated.
17 April 2024
Auditors section added to Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme information.