Project Gigabit

Project Gigabit is the Government’s flagship £5 billion programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to access gigabit-capable broadband. It targets homes and businesses that are not included in broadband suppliers’ plans, reaching mostly rural and remote parts of the UK that might otherwise miss out on getting the digital connectivity they need.  

You can read more about Project Gigabit at Project Gigabit – GOV.UK  

Project Gigabit in Leicestershire 

Leicestershire is included in the roll-out of Project Gigabit in ‘Lot 11’ along with Warwickshire.  

In February 2024 the £71 million contract to deliver Project Gigabit in Leicestershire and Warwickshire was awarded to CityFibre and build began in December 2024. The contract included provision to connect over 14,500 premises in Leicestershire. Leicestershire County Council and BDUK will continue to work together to extend the coverage of Project Gigabit where possible. 

You can use CityFibre’s postcode checker, available on their website, to keep up to date with progress in your area – cityfibre.com

Leicestershire’s premises are also included in other Project Gigabit ‘Lot’ areas. This includes: 

Lot 3 (Derbyshire), to be delivered by ConnectFibre – connectfibre.co.uk

Lot 10 (Nottinghamshire & West Lincolnshire), to be delivered by CityFibre – cityfibre.com

Lot 23 (Lincolnshire & East Riding), to be delivered by Quickline – quickline.co.uk