Project Gigabit network build contract – West Herefordshire and Forest of Dean
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Dean with access to gigabit-capable broadband.
BDUKBuilding Digital UK (BDUK) has carried out significant market engagement in the region to identify potential areas for government intervention to roll out gigabit-capable broadband.
Following a transparent, fair and robust procurement process, BDUK awarded supplier FullFibre havea mutually£23.4 agreedmillion contract to terminateprovide thearound Project7,900 Gigabithard-to-reach contractpremises forin West Herefordshire and the Forest of Dean.Dean BDUKwith isaccess nowto movinggigabit-capable swiftlybroadband. toThe putcontract began in placeApril alternative2024.
BDUK plansand Herefordshire Council will work collaboratively with otherthe supplierssupplier on ensuring that network build commences as quickly as possible once the supplier has completed their detailed plans for this build. An amount of preparatory work is required to connectreach premises that(for wereexample, digging trenches, laying duct, installing fibre) prior to being able to access a service. This varies depending on geography and supplier. The first premises under this contract are anticipated to have access to gigabit-capable broadband by the end of 2024. Once the gigabit-capable network has been built, residents and businesses will be able to request a connection from a broadband service provider to benefit from the faster speeds.
Below is a map of the areas due to be coveredupgraded in the awarded West Herefordshire and Forest of Dean contract.
Please note the premises to be reached by thisthe contract is subject to change following detailed planning by the supplier or due to technical reasons during the lifetime of the contract.
Further informationdetail abouton Projectthe Gigabitpremises candue to be foundupgraded as part of this network build contract will be available on this page in due course.
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Broadband network suppliers have indicated to us as part of our Open Market Review and Public Review process that they have plans to reach you as part of their commercial build plans. This may include work planned as part of existing voucher projects through the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
Your premises is outside of the scope of this page
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