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Project Gigabit: Derbyshire Dales

Asked by John WhitbyLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 4 February 2026UIN 907724

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress her Department has made on the rollout of gigabit broadband in Derbyshire Dales constituency.

Answered by Josh Simons

In May 2025, BDUK and Full Fibre mutually agreed to end the Project Gigabit contract for the Peak District, affecting some Derbyshire Dales premises


Since then, BDUK has worked with suppliers on alternatives and is now close to agreeing a replacement contract with Openreach. We know this has taken time, but we are working hard to have the contract in place within the next month


Separately, over 3,200 premises across the constituency are already being reached through two Project Gigabit contracts with Connect Fibre.

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