Building Digital UK

Building Digital UK (BDUK) reports on premises contracted and built under Project Gigabit contracts.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the East Sussex project area.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes area.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the West Sussex area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 March 2022.

New procurement to extend coverage of gigabit-capable broadband across Nottinghamshire and West of Lincolnshire area.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Cambridgeshire project area.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Kent project area.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Norfolk area.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and East of Berkshire areas. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 March 2022.

New procurement to extend coverage of gigabit-capable broadband across Leicestershire and Warwickshire.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Suffolk area.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area.

Breakdowns of how many premises in the UK have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy.

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK.

January 2026 Open Market Review (OMR) and premises in Building Digital UK (BDUK) plans (England and Wales)

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK.

This page contains information about the scheme, including how it works, eligibility criteria, and how to access the funding available.

Breakdowns of how many premises in the United Kingdom have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy.

BDUK’s current view at premises level of September 2025 OMR determinations, current connectivity, future commercial plans, and premises in BDUK interventions

An investigation into the relationship between the number of available mobile networks in a location and the resulting benefits of mobile connectivity.

A qualitative exploration of the benefits and disbenefits of mobile connectivity and the required infrastructure in rural areas.

The results of a wellbeing and social benefits survey conducted with beneficiaries of the Shared Rural Network programme.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Cheshire area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Wednesday 5 October 2022.

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK.

This document is intended to support Shared Rural Network data releases, providing information on how coverage figures were generated.

Breakdowns of how many premises in the United Kingdom have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy.

A register of interests declared by Building Digital UK (BDUK) Board members.

The annual accounts provide a financial and narrative summary of the activities of Building Digital UK for the year 2024 to 2025.

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK.

BDUK’s current view at premises level of May 2025 OMR determinations, current connectivity, future commercial plans, and premises in BDUK interventions

Breakdowns of how many premises in the United Kingdom have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy.

This publication sets out the plan for the remaining evaluation activity of BDUK's Hub intervention. It covers the work planned between 2024 and 2027.

The recommended approach to the full evaluation of the Shared Rural Network Programme.

This report sets out the evaluation of Project Gigabit, including the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy (GIS) and the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS).

This evaluation plan outlines the framework and methodologies that will guide the evaluation of the Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) programme.

Breakdowns of how many premises in the United Kingdom have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy.

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK.

BDUK’s current view at premises level of January 2025 OMR determinations, current connectivity, future commercial plans, and premises in BDUK interventions

This data provides BDUK’s current view at a premises level of current connectivity, future commercial plans, and premises in BDUK interventions.

An overview of the key economic, social, and environmental benefits of the Superfast Broadband Programme.

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK.

The findings of an early process evaluation of GIS intervention activity

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the North East of England project area.

The annual accounts provide a financial and narrative summary of the activities of Building Digital UK for the year 2023 to 2024.

Information supporting BDUK's annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024

A research report that maps the route from digital infrastructure to digital inclusion.

Research report examining the impact of poor connectivity on rural farmers in the UK.

This update outlines how Project Gigabit has progressed since the last update published in April 2024. It demonstrates the progress we are making, and provides an update on the location, scope, and timescales of our contracts and procurements.

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK.

The Shared Rural Network (SRN) is designed to improve mobile coverage and boost connectivity across the UK, jointly funded by the Government and the UK’s four mobile network operators. 

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK.

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level across the UK.

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3-year period across the UK.

This update describes how Building Digital UK’s Project Gigabit has developed since the last update was published in December. It seeks to demonstrate the progress we are making, and update the location, sizes and timescales of the procurements in our pipeline. The progress update also includes progress towards the government’s target of 85% gigabit coverage by 2025.

An in-house research paper reinterviewing two schools connected as hubs in the Rural Gigabit Connectivity programme.

The Building Digital UK (BDUK) Corporate Plan for 2024 to 2025 sets out our key strategic objectives for the year ending 31 March 2025.

Public consultation on additional 4G mobile coverage to be provided in Total-Not-Spot (TNS) target intervention areas.

An update on the Project Gigabit Delivery plan and procurement pipeline for the £5 billion gigabit broadband roll out.

An interim report reviewing the impacts of the Hub product, which connects rural public buildings to gigabit broadband, delivered through the Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) Programme.

This report displays the results of a survey that was part of the Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) Hubs Evaluation.

This is the final evaluation by Ipsos UK for the four pilot projects of the Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) Programme. Includes project delivery details, counterfactual analysis of connectivity and economic impacts, qualitative findings and evidence review assessment exploring public sector impacts.

The annual accounts provide a financial and narrative summary of the activities of Building Digital UK for the year 2022 to 2023.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Lincolnshire (including north-east Lincolnshire and north Lincolnshire) and East Riding area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Wednesday 5 October 2022.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Lancashire project area.

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3-year period across the UK.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Surrey project area.

This is the second report of analytical findings on vouchers’ effect on broadband availability and performance and resulting economic impacts. Includes a survey of residential voucher recipients, and estimates wellbeing and environmental impacts.

An update on the Project Gigabit Delivery plan and procurement pipeline for the £5 billion gigabit broadband roll out.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Essex area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 November 2022.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Newcastle and North Tyneside area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 November 2022.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Merseyside and Greater Manchester area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 November 2022.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Greater London area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 November 2022.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Birmingham and the Black Country area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 November 2022.

The 2023 State Aid evaluation of the Superfast Broadband Programme, commissioned by Building Digital UK and carried out by Ipsos UK.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Devon and Somerset area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 November 2022.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Derbyshire area.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Northern North Yorkshire area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 November 2022.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the East Gloucestershire area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Wednesday 5 October 2022.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the West Herefordshire and Forest of Dean area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Wednesday 5 October 2022.

The Building Digital UK (BDUK) Corporate Plan for 2023 to 2026 sets out key objectives for the next three years, with more detailed targets for the next financial year, to ensure that homes and businesses across the UK can access fast and reliable digital connectivity.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly area. This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 4 November 2022.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Staffordshire project area.

An update on the Project Gigabit delivery plan and procurement pipeline.

The Department for the Economy is conducting a public review to inform a new procurement exercise to extend coverage of gigabit-capable broadband across Northern Ireland. The data table shows how the department has assessed broadband coverage by postcode.

A Public Review to confirm eligible premises in Scotland for public investment via Project Gigabit, which has an ambition to deliver nationwide gigabit-capable broadband as soon as possible.

An update on the Project Gigabit Delivery plan and procurement pipeline for the £5 billion gigabit broadband roll out.

An open market review request for information from broadband network providers operating in intervention areas identified in Northern Ireland.

An update on the Project Gigabit Delivery plan and procurement pipeline for the £5 billion gigabit broadband roll out.

An overview of BDUK’s delivery performance between April 2021 to March 2022, with a particular focus on gigabit broadband rollout.

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Essex project area.

The interim evaluation of the Local Full Fibre Network Programme Wave 1, commissioned by DCMS and carried out by Ipsos MORI.

The State Aid evaluation of the UK National Broadband Scheme (the Superfast Broadband Programme), commissioned by DCMS and carried out by Ipsos MORI.

Evaluation of the SuperConnected Cities Programme: Final Synthesis Report July 2019

The evaluation of the UK National Broadband Scheme (the Superfast Broadband Programme), commissioned by DCMS and carried out by Ipsos MORI.

The Building Digital UK (BDUK) Corporate Plan for 2022-23 sets out key objectives, measures and milestones for the next financial year to ensure that homes and businesses across the UK can access fast and reliable digital connectivity.