Faster News
DSIT launches consultations on connecting Very Hard to Reach (VHTR) premises and the Broadband Universal Service Obligation (USO)
18th October 2023
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Faster Broadband Connectivity for Over 11,000 Homes and Businesses in Rural Herefordshire
26th September 2023
Broadband in rural Herefordshire has undergone a once-in-a-lifetime transformative change, benefiting over 11,000 homes and businesses with ultra-fast connectivity.
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Fibre Heroes and Fastershire bring ultrafast internet to over 500 rural properties
22nd September 2023
FullFibre’s Fibre Heroes are working with the Fastershire Project and the Kempley Community Scheme to bring full fibre internet to properties in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.
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New ultra-fast full-fibre broadband for Gloucestershire
14th August 2023
Homes and businesses in some of the most remote areas of Gloucestershire are on the brink of experiencing a remarkable surge in broadband connectivity as plans are unveiled by Gloucestershire County Council. This groundbreaking initiative, fortified by the UK government's substantial £5 billion investment, is part of a nationwide initiative dedicated to providing high-speed gigabit-capable broadband to 85% of the UK population by 2025, with a further goal of reaching 99% by 2030.
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Fastershire supports I.T. courses for beginners at HVOSS
19th January 2023
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Project Gigabit Delivery Plan – autumn update 2022
2nd December 2022
The UK government's Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has released its autumn update about Project Gigabit.
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Fastershire Digital Household Grant speeding up South Herefordshire
24th November 2022
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Project Gigabit – Public Review Launch in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire
5th September 2022
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Gloucestershire County Council Decision Pending
30th November 2021
Fastershire is awaiting a decision from Gloucestershire County Council about proposed changes to the delivery programme. A number of changes have been proposed to contracts awarded to Gigaclear which will impact some of Gloucestershire’s rural communities. These affected properties are listed on the website address checker as “under review”.
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