Over 60,000 rural homes and businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire now have access to faster broadband through the UK Government’s Project Gigabit. Villages near Barnsley, Huddersfield, Hull, Bradford, York, Boston, and Wisbech are among the latest to benefit. The initiative, delivered in partnership with Quickline, aims to improve connectivity for work, education, and daily life. Over 130 people have gained skills through Quickline’s apprenticeship program, while STEM workshops reached 80 pupils in East Yorkshire. Residents report improved streaming, remote work, and video calls. The rollout also supports economic growth, with Quickline’s full-fibre network now serving 260,000 premises. Project Gigabit targets underserved areas, with over 1.3 million premises nationwide upgraded. The program, backed by £127 million for Quickline, seeks to reduce digital inequality and create long-term opportunities for rural communities.
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