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We’re excited to share an update on Project Gigabit in Derbyshire South as part of the UK government’s rollout of fast, reliable broadband across the UK.

The programme focuses on connecting homes and businesses that are not currently included in any broadband providers’ plans by bringing cutting-edge digital connectivity to areas that might otherwise be left behind.

Read on to learn more about our progress in Derbyshire South and what’s next for your area.

Learn more about Project Gigabit here

🚀 Exciting News from Connect Fibre!

We’re thrilled to announce that Connect Fibre is now live in new locations, delivering faster, fairer, and flawless full-fibre broadband! 🎉

And we’re just getting started—more areas will be going live in the coming months. Keep an eye out for further announcements and updates! We're bringing out drop in roadshows to your area on the following dates and we'd love to see you there!

Swadlincote Town Hall – Wednesday 23^rd July – between 5pm to 7pm

The Delph, Midland Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0AG

Overseal Village Hall – Thursday 24^th July – between 5pm to 7pm

Woodville Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6LU

What have we been up to?

You may have noticed our engineering teams hard at work in your area, carefully assessing the BT Openreach (BTOR) network infrastructure. This involves examining poles, chambers, and underground ducting to determine their suitability for our use. A key objective of this work is to maximise the use of existing infrastructure, reducing the need for new infrastructure deployment wherever possible. These detailed inspections have enabled us to create tailored engineering designs that meet the unique needs of your community and to develop a robust project plan to guide the “build” phase.

In some areas, we’ve already begun implementing these designs and are making exciting progress in building the network and focusing on getting it ready for service. We had our first set of villages and towns go live in June with additional areas being announced in the coming months.

We are planning to announce roadshows in the areas that can now access our full fast fibre broadband network, to give the residents an opportunity to speak with us about the services available and help them fully understand the benefits of Project Gigabit.

Supporting Local Heritage - Bennerley Viaduct

At Connect Fibre, we’re committed to supporting the communities we serve. When the team behind the historic Bennerley Viaduct asked for help bringing broadband to their new visitor centre, we explored every possible solution. Although a direct connection wasn’t feasible, we offered expert advice and proudly donated £500 to support their ongoing development.

Known as the ‘Iron Giant’, Bennerley Viaduct is a local landmark – and we’re proud to play a small part in preserving its legacy for future generations.

👉 Learn more about how we support local communities at connectfibre.co.uk

If you know of any other ways we can support local communities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at community@connectfibre.co.uk.

A big thank you from us!

We’d like to thank the entire community for your patience and support as we work to address the technical challenges standing between us and delivering a brighter online future for your area. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we move forward with the project.