Gigaclear has started work to deliver its fast broadband to some of Gloucestershire’s hardest-to-reach communities under Project Gigabit, the government’s flagship digital infrastructure programme.
The new rollout will result in Gigaclear bringing full fibre broadband to 18 new areas across Gloucestershire. Work is already underway, and the first homes and businesses are now live.
Nathan Rundle, chief executive officer at Gigaclear, said, “Gloucestershire’s rural communities have too often struggled with slow and unreliable Internet, limiting access to vital services, remote working opportunities and digital learning. Our work under Project Gigabit allows us to tackle that head on, extending our network and delivering ultrafast broadband where it’s needed most.
“With work already started and our first connections already live, we’re excited to bring meaningful digital transformation to the county.”
Telecoms Minister, Liz Lloyd, said, “Families and businesses in Gloucestershire are saying farewell to outdated Internet, as we connect communities across the region to lightning-fast, reliable broadband. This will mean more families accessing healthcare services, ticking off life admin and working from home online more easily, and more businesses plugging into the growth opportunities of the digital economy.”
Gigaclear is already well established in Gloucestershire and this new phase of deployment builds on the company’s long-term commitment to improving digital inclusion in the county.
As part of this rollout, the company will continue to work closely with local authorities, communities, and the government to identify and share positive local stories as the build progresses.
Project Gigabit is central to the UK Government’s goal to achieve nationwide gigabit-capable coverage by 2030, with a focus on connecting premises that would not otherwise be served commercially.