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  • Project Gigabit is the government's programme to enable hard to reach communities to access fast, reliable gigabit-capable broadband.

  • What the retirement of analogue phone lines, also known as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), means for you.

  • This page contains information about the scheme, including how it works, eligibility criteria, and how to access the funding available.

  • Information for landline customers about how their provider will migrate their devices and services from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to digital technologies.

  • An overview of key points around access agreements between property owners and network operators for the deployment of digital infrastructure.

  • Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 5 January 2026.

  • Guidance on using Ofsted's logos, plus copyright information.

  • How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.

  • BDUK has signed a cross regional framework agreement with broadband provider, Openreach, to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to around 312,000 premises across Great Britain.

  • An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.

  • Driven by the government’s work on streaming, UK record companies agree new Principles to help deliver real benefits for creators

  • The scheme rules and explanatory notes for the Film & TV Production Restart Scheme.

  • The Digital Connectivity Portal provides an overview of the current legislative and regulatory environment around the deployment of digital infrastructure.

  • Summary of the government's ongoing work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming.

  • Guidance covering plans to improve the UK's broadband network, with emphasis on making high-speed broadband available in rural areas.

  • ARTES is the European Space Agency (ESA) research and development programme for commercial telecommunications products and services.

  • BDUK has awarded Northern Ireland-based broadband provider Fibrus a Project Gigabit contract to provide around 60,000 premises in Cumbria with access to gigabit-capable broadband.

  • This section provides guidance for communications network providers on legislation, regulation, working with local authorities and with property developers.

  • The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas.

  • BDUK has awarded broadband provider Wildanet a Project Gigabit contract to provide around 16,800 premises across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with access to gigabit-capable broadband.