Work is underway on plans to connect around 60,000 rural Cumbrian premises to lightning-fast broadband after a £100 million investment. 

Belfast-based supplier, Fibrus, was awarded the Cumbrian contract as part of the  government’s national broadband strategy, known as Project Gigabit. 

Dr Neil Hudson MP met with Fibrus’ Cumbria team at their headquarters at the Newton Rigg site, near Penrith, to discuss the project and what more can be done for the people of Cumbria.

Dr Hudson has worked closely with Fibrus and is 'dedicated' to making sure the rollout works for even the most remote premises. 

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, said: “I’m delighted that work has already begun, getting people connected and future-proofing our great county. Proper broadband is now critical infrastructure for the modern world and so the economic and social potential of this monumental rollout is vast. 

The broadband rollout is also set to employ 90 apprentices based at Newton Rigg. 

 

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