Dozens of hamlets and villages across the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire have access to gigabit-capable broadband. Progress continues in the rollout of fast and reliable full fibre across the region.

Among the communities able to connect to the network include Southowram, Clifton and Holywell Green.

Almost 3,000 homes and businesses across these three villages can now place an order for a full fibre service.

Hundreds more addresses around Calderdale are set to receive connectivity as rollout of Project Gigabit continues – the UK government-funded programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to access lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband. It targets homes and businesses that are not included in any commercial plans of broadband suppliers, reaching parts of the UK that might otherwise miss out on upgrades to next-generation speeds.

The Calderdale district forms part of a major government contract awarded last year, covering West Yorkshire and the York area with thousands of homes and businesses benefiting through the subsidised rollout and the associated commercial rollout.

Julian Chalk, Head of Network Engagement and Enablement, said: “We’re making great progress in the delivery of full fibre broadband in West Yorkshire and are connecting many of the very small hamlets and villages across the area where people have been struggling for too long with poor broadband.

“Our full fibre network is now delivering fast, reliable, gigabit-capable broadband to these communities where homes and businesses really need it in order to prosper in an increasingly digital age.”

Residents and business owners across the Calderdale area of West Yorkshire can now book their installation and experience the power of high-speed broadband, backed by a commitment to rural connectivity.

As Calderdale gets connected, you can read more news here and discover the other communities that can get access to gigabit-capable broadband now.