Building Digital UK (BDUK), part of the Department for
Digital, Culture, Media & and Sport (DCMS) is delivering
broadband networks to the nation.
Building Digital UK (BDUK), part of the Department for Digital,
Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is delivering broadband
networks to the nation.
Most of the UK can now get fast, reliable broadband and the
government has a range of programmes that could help to increase
speeds and access for homes and businesses.
If you are a resident you could have access to
a Superfast scheme in your area. You may also be eligible for a
voucher to support the cost of gigabit-capable broadband as
part of a group scheme.
If you are a community you may be able to
improve your broadband connectivity by creating group schemes
with broadband suppliers and using vouchers to support the cost
of installation. Read our guide to community-led broadband
projects.
If you run a small to medium-sized business
(SME) you may be eligible for a voucher to support the cost of
gigabit-capable broadband.
If you don’t have access to commercial broadband that is able
to deliver a ‘decent broadband service’
(10Mbps download or 1Mbps upload), you may be eligible to
request a connection under the Broadband Universal
Service Obligation from a provider designated by Ofcom.
Find out how to apply for fast broadband
Gigabit Broadband Voucher
Scheme
Superfast Broadband
Universal Service
Obligation
What we’re currently doing:
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Investment to provide superfast broadband coverage to as many
premises as possible beyond the 95% level achieved in
December 2017
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Piloting a way to provide gigabit-capable broadband to the
hard-to-reach places in the UK through its Rural Gigabit
Connectivity programme that is currently funded through to
March 2021
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Stimulating private investment in gigabit-capable connections
through its UK Fibre programme, currently funded through to
March 2021
Latest news
2 February 2021
Broadband speed boost sees
home values jump by £3,500
A new report has found our £2.6 billion scheme rolling out
superfast broadband sparked a surge in home values, economic
benefits and job creation.
