Project Gigabit: Durham, Tyneside and Teesside and Northumberland Public Review

Following an Open Market Review, Building Digital UK is seeking views from the public and other stakeholders with regard to existing or planned commercial gigabit capable broadband in the area of Durham, Tyneside and Teesside, and Northumberland.

This consultation opens on 18 June 2021 and closes on 18 July 2021.

Background

The government’s ambition is to deliver nationwide gigabit-capable broadband as soon as possible. The market is making great progress in delivering this ambition but there is a need for government intervention in the parts of the country that are not commercially viable. This is why the Budget in 2020 committed £5bn for the hardest to reach parts of the country, ensuring that all areas of the UK can benefit equally.

The £5 billion will be spent through a package of co-ordinated and mutually supportive interventions, collectively known as the UK Gigabit Programme. As part of this, Building Digital UK is developing a procurement approach for funding contracts to suppliers delivering gigabit-capable wholesale infrastructure.

Gigabit-capable broadband is important for all communities providing faster, more reliable connectivity for homes and businesses everywhere.

Further information

You can read more about Building Digital UK on the Building Digital UK page.