North Oxfordshire broadband rollout completes early under UK government contract

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Gigaclear completed the North Oxfordshire full-fibre broadband build four months ahead of schedule under the UK government's Project Gigabit programme.
The two Project Gigabit contracts in Oxfordshire total £23.1 million in government subsidies and will provide gigabit-capable broadband to around 9,300 premises.
Project Gigabit aims to support 3,000 skilled jobs and apprenticeships while expanding gigabit broadband coverage across the UK by 2032.

Early delivery under Project Gigabit

As reported by GOV.UK, Gigaclear has completed its North Oxfordshire full-fibre build four months ahead of schedule under the UK government's Project Gigabit programme. The rollout gives homes and businesses across rural communities access to gigabit-capable broadband, with coverage extending to premises in places including Stratton Audley, Hanwell, Horley, Wendlebury and North Newington.

The government says the upgraded network supports remote work, study, business operations and access to public services online. It also forms part of a broader national target to expand gigabit broadband coverage across the UK by 2032.

Telecoms Minister Ian Murray says the early completion brings fast, reliable connections to thousands of local premises through public investment. Gigaclear CEO Nathan Rundle says the project helps improve connectivity in rural communities that have historically been underserved.

Wider Oxfordshire and sector impact

The North Oxfordshire contract is one of two Project Gigabit contracts being delivered by Gigaclear in the county. Together, the two schemes account for £23.1 million in government subsidy and are expected to bring gigabit-capable broadband to around 9,300 premises across North and South Oxfordshire.

Work is continuing on Gigaclear's South Oxfordshire contract, while the wider programme is also tied to employment goals in the UK's digital infrastructure sector. The government says Project Gigabit is helping support around 3,000 skilled jobs and apprenticeships, as it seeks to boost productivity, local economic growth and digital access in underserved areas.

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