Overview
- The online postcode tool, launched on 13 March, lets users see if their property is included in government-backed upgrades or in commercial fibre plans.
- Officials and media reports indicate that more than one million homes and businesses are slated for government-funded gigabit-capable upgrades.
- An Openreach agreement worth up to £1.2bn is delivering full fibre to properties in more than 100 rural towns and villages across England and Wales.
- A Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme offers up to £4,500 for eligible premises not covered by procurement contracts or planned commercial builds.
- Digital inclusion advocates warn that faster networks will not close the gap without action on affordability and skills, with millions still facing digital exclusion.