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Matlock, Derbyshire, England·Under wayDigital & Telecoms
Project Gigabit Derbyshire, Connect Fibre
- StageIn build; Connect Fibre says work has already begun
- Next milestoneContinued build and first connections across Derbyshire
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Continued build and first connections across Derbyshire2 November 2026 · previously: Continued build
- Stage: In build; Connect Fibre says work has already begun2 November 2026 · previously: In delivery but formally descoped Jul 2026 (-5,775 premises, now 12,876 premises / £34.65m); build stalled at ~1,200 built (~9%) since early 2026
- Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £35.0m
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