A recent report from thinkbroadband has given a unique insight and the latest statistics on UK broadband rollout and revealed that FTTP is now available to over 75% of households across the UK, with Openreach leading the way with more than half of residents coverage – an increase in full fibre of 6% since last year.
Fri, 28/03/2025 - 14:18
Fibrus is rolling out its network further across rural Cumbria, with 60% more premises gaining access to faster broadband speeds, following the extension of its Project Gigabit contract.
The company was awarded its contract in November 2022 which initially covered 32,000 homes and businesses, as well as further homes and businesses that could potentially be brought into the rollout.
This now covers an additional 21,000 premises, and complete alongside other commercial plans, it means that 99% of homes and businesses in Cumbria should have access to full fibre broadband.
Project Gigabit in Cumbria is making good progress, and this latest agreement will bring access to communities like Leece, Threlkeld, Abbeytown and Slack Head.
This is in addition to the delivery of Project Stratum in Northern Ireland, a separate government-funded rollout which is currently around 98% complete and scheduled to finish in June 2025.
Sir Chris Bryant, Telecoms Minister said: “Only last month, we launched our Digital Inclusion Action Plan, setting out our next steps to shrink the digital gap.
“This announcement is an example of how a Government-backed contract will help ensure people in rural areas are not left behind and have the tools they need to thrive in the digital age.”
