Worcestershire residents encouraged to check their gigabit broadband availability

RESIDENTS and businesses across Worcestershire are being encouraged by the county council, to check whether they can already access gigabit-capable broadband, or if they are included in future upgrade plans through the Government’s Project Gigabit programme.

Since March 2026, the service has enabled people in England and Wales to quickly check the availability of gigabit-capable broadband at their address and find out whether their property is included in planned Project Gigabit upgrades.

This comes as Worcestershire continues to make strong progress in improving digital connectivity.

As of July 2026, more than 270,000 homes and businesses across the county can now access gigabit-capable broadband, representing nearly 89 per cent coverage.

Project Gigabit is helping to extend fast, reliable broadband to some of Worcestershire’s hardest-to-reach communities through a £41 million contract between Building Digital UK (BDUK) and Openreach.

The programme is expected to bring gigabit-capable broadband to more than 20,000 additional premises across the county.

Coun Adam Kent, deputy leader said:”We have seen excellent progress in expanding gigabit broadband coverage across Worcestershire, with nearly 89 per cent of premises now able to access gigabit-capable services.

“However, many residents may not be aware of what is available at their address or whether they are included in future upgrade plans.

“The new government checker provides a simple way for residents and businesses to find out what broadband improvements are planned for their area and to keep informed about the rollout of this vital infrastructure.”

Visit worcestershire.gov.uk/broadband for more information.