North Oxfordshire gets broadband boost four months early through Project Gigabit

People across rural North Oxfordshire can now access faster, more reliable broadband after the UK Government’s Project Gigabit rollout in the area completed four months ahead of schedule, bringing full fibre to 3,880 premises across rural villages and hamlets.

The new connections, delivered by broadband supplier Gigaclear, are helping to bring better broadband to communities that would otherwise be left behind in the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband, due to their challenging and often remote location.

The premises are spread across rural communities including Stratton Audley, Hanwell, Horley, Wendlebury and North Newington, as well as surrounding villages and hamlets.

The faster, more reliable broadband built through Project Gigabit can help people work, study, run businesses and access public services online, while supporting local economies and creating new opportunities for jobs and growth.

This comes after the Government announced that Project Gigabit is helping to support around 3,000 skilled jobs and apprenticeships, creating opportunities for people to build careers in the UK’s digital infrastructure sector.

Finishing this broadband upgrade four months early is great news for communities across rural North Oxfordshire, with thousands of homes and businesses now able to get fast, reliable connections thanks to government investment.

That can make a real difference day to day - from working or running a business from home, to helping with homework or simply keeping in touch with family and friends.