Improving digital infrastructure in our region is crucial to our region’s future success.
High-speed connectivity for everyone is not yet a reality, but it will be increasingly important for our future and the success of our local businesses. We’re reviewing connectivity across our region to identify areas with poor coverage and create a plan to improve infrastructure.
We’re exploring the potential of 5G to revolutionise the way we live, work and move around the region.
We believe that everyone should be able to access high-quality digital resources and benefit from fast, reliable broadband coverage – irrespective of their location or income.
Even in areas with good broadband coverage, we’re aware that the cost of accessing digital services, devices and data can make it difficult for people (also known as digital poverty). We would like to see this change.
7% of UK households do not have access to a digital device.
The impact of the pandemic has been unprecedented. Our collective and rapid transition to digital during lockdowns, for all its benefits, is excluding people: 5% of the population remain digitally excluded (2.6 million people in the UK).
The impact of the pandemic has been unprecedented. Our collective and rapid transition to digital during lockdowns, for all its benefits, is excluding people: 5% of the population remain digitally excluded (2.6 million people in the UK).
Improving gigabit connectivity, launching in August 2022
Delivering full fibre connectivity & deliver an £800m boost to regional economy
Building fibre connectivity into BCC housing blocks
Full fibre for Weston-super-Mare