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91��Ƭ��has reached a major digital connectivity milestone, with more than 88% of homes and businesses across the county now able to access gigabit-capable broadband.

The latest figures show that, as of May 2026, over 270,000 residential and business premises in 91��Ƭ��can benefit from gigabit-capable connections, providing access to faster, more reliable broadband services that support modern living, working and learning.

This progress has been driven by significant commercial investment alongside the Government's Project Gigabit programme, which is helping to extend coverage to some of the county's hardest-to-reach communities.

The £41 million contract between Building Digital UK (BDUK) and Openreach will bring gigabit-capable broadband to more than 20,000 additional premises that are unlikely to benefit from commercial rollout alone.

Councillor Adam Kent, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Finance, Corporate Services and Business at 91��Ƭ��County Council, said:
"91��Ƭ��is racing ahead. More than 270,000 homes and businesses – over 88% of the county – can now access gigabit-capable broadband, putting us firmly among the best-connected places to live, work and invest in the UK.

“That’s a powerful message to send: if you want to grow a business, work flexibly or raise a family with first-class digital connections, 91��Ƭ��delivers. We’re on track to smash through 90% coverage by the end of 2027, and we won’t stop until every community in the county – from our market towns to our most rural villages – shares in that success.”
91��Ƭ��County Council's Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity Team continues to work closely with BDUK and Openreach to support delivery of Project Gigabit and ensure public investment is targeted where it is needed most.

The county is on track to achieve 91��Ƭ��County Council’s ambitious target of 90% Gigabit capable broadband coverage by December 2027 and the UK Government’s national goal of 99% coverage by 2032, with further planning and investment helping to address the remaining hard-to-reach areas.

Project Gigabit forms part of the UK Government's £5 billion national programme, which aims to extend gigabit-capable broadband coverage across the UK and ensure that rural communities can benefit from the opportunities offered by improved digital connectivity.

For more information visit the Digital Connectivity pages of our website.