Superfast Worcestershire Programme Brings Faster Broadband to Residents

97.5% of residential and business premises in Worcestershire now have access to superfast broadband - thanks to SUPERFAST Worcestershire programme.

00:52 11 August 2021

97.5% of residential and business premises in Worcestershire now have access to superfast broadband - thanks to SUPERFAST Worcestershire programme. 

 

SUPERFAST Worcestershire, a UK-Government aid programme launched in partnership with Openreach (BT), has successfully increased the number of residential and business premises accessing improved broadband speeds from 69per cent in 2013 to 97.5% in 2021. 

 

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Worcestershire County Council cabinet member with responsibility for economy and skills, said: “As a result of our Superfast Worcestershire programme 97.5 per cent of county properties can now connect to superfast broadband service – a great achievement and it has made a real difference to our communities.

 

“It is fantastic that even more is being done to improve connectivity across Worcestershire via both commercial programmes, community voucher schemes and Government’s Project Gigabit.

 

“This is a once in a generation upgrade that will futureproof our network infrastructure at a time when connectivity has never been so important.’