Phase 3 programme: Improving broadband speeds
Together with our partner, BT Openreach, we’ve so far provided superfast broadband access to more than 98% of households and businesses. But there’s further to go.
We have therefore secured funding for a third phase of work which will bring ultrafast and Next Generation Access broadband to even more homes and businesses in South Gloucestershire. Following is our blog in which we’ll keep you updated on the progress of the programme.
April 2020 update
Superfast Broadband Phase 3A and Phase 3B
The Phase 3 Superfast Broadband Project completed on 31 March 2020. More than 2,300 premises across South Gloucestershire now have access to superfast fibre broadband as a result of the Phase 3 Project, which will now be known as Phase 3A.
More good news is that the Phase 3 programme […]
Universal Service Obligation (USO) now live
The Better Broadband Voucher Scheme is now closed. On 20 March 2020 Ofcom launched the broadband Universal Service Obligation to be delivered by BT and KCOM. Further details are available on the Ofcom website.
October 2019 update
Phase 3 fibre broadband deployment across South Gloucestershire continues to make good progress, with a number of areas now able to access superfast fibre broadband as a result of the project. Openreach will continue with the work over the coming months, with Phase 3 deployment due to complete in June 2020.
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June 19 update
We are continuing to work with our partners Openreach on our Phase 3 fibre broadband rollout. We are working through some contractual processes with Openreach and Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), and looking at those areas where broadband coverage needs to be improved, to see what solutions are available.
We’ve so far provided superfast broadband access to […]
Deployment plan agreed: Broadband rollout to continue shortly
Following the agreement of a new deployment plan, in coordination with our partner, BT Openreach, we will resume groundworks to bring superfast broadband to more rural areas across South Gloucestershire from late April.
We have already delivered broadband access to 96% of the local population, but are committed to our target of 100% fibre broadband coverage […]