The Building Digital UK (BDUK) agency has made good progress this year achieving most objectives set out in its Corporate Plan 2023 to 2026, with over 81% of UK residents now having access to a gigabit-capable broadband.
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GoFibre has leveraged Project Gigabit funding to make full fibre available to 4,000 rural premises in Teesdale.
This includes the village of Mickleton and its community hall which has run a Cinema Club for the past 30 years. The altnet has also connected Durham Dales Holiday Cottages, Lightning Signs Printing and Mickleton Service Station.
Neil Conaghan, Chief Executive Officer, GoFibre, said: “This technology will have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the residents, from enhancing local business operations and boosting economic growth to improving social inclusion and community engagement.
“By closing the digital divide, we are equipping our rural economy for the future, ensuring that hard-to-reach communities like Mickleton can thrive in the digital age. W
GoFibre’s full-fibre broadband is now live in several areas across Teesdale, including Barnard Castle, Mickleton, West Auckland, Middleton-in-Teesdale and Eggleston, ushering in a new era of digital connectivity for these communities.
