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Rural Northern Ireland (pin: Fibrus HQ, Belfast)·Under wayDigital & Telecoms
Project Gigabit Northern Ireland (Fibrus)
- Stage£34.6m Project Gigabit contract awarded to Fibrus (December 2025); work began immediately
- Value£34.6m contract (UK government funded)
- Next milestoneGigabit-capable build-out to over 9,000 rural premises
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Gigabit-capable build-out to over 9,000 rural premises2 November 2026 · previously: Build-out through 2026–27; further NI Project Gigabit tranches expected
- Stage: £34.6m Project Gigabit contract awarded to Fibrus (December 2025); work began immediately2 November 2026 · previously: In delivery
- Value: £34.6m contract (UK government funded)2 November 2026 · previously: £34.6m public subsidy (DfE NI / BDUK)
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