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Project Gigabit network update – Cheshire

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Cheshire and Warrington are to benefit from further investment into fibre broadband delivery via Building Digital UK’s Project Gigabit.

BDUK have announced: “In February 2026, BDUK agreed a contract change with Openreach to include premises in this area within a new Project Gigabit contract (call‑off eight). Through call‑off eight, BDUK has awarded Openreach £37.5 million to deliver gigabit‑capable broadband to around 18,500 hard‑to‑reach premises across Cheshire.”

Whilst we await further details more information will be published on BDUK’s website. 

Friday 18th September 2026

Project Gigabit in Your Area

Project Gigabit is the Government’s programme to bring fast, reliable broadband to hard-to-reach communities, the homes and businesses which aren’t currently included in broadband suppliers’ commercial rollout plans.

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Friday 18th September 2026

Don’t Put Off the Switch: Your Guide to the Landline Switchover

The digital landline switchover is one of the topics we’re asked about most, so we’re pleased to share the following information supplied by BT to help you understand what’s changing and what it means for you.

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Friday 8th May 2026

Digital Cheshire Supports Over 400 Businesses Through Specialist Digital Masterclasses

Digital Cheshire has marked a major milestone, having supported more than 400 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region with specialist digital masterclasses.

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