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Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) is proud to be the largest publicly-subsidised rural broadband programme in England.

We have already delivered superfast broadband access to more than 315,000 homes and businesses in our region – that’s more than any other broadband programme in England to date.

Our programme covers Devon & Somerset County Council areas, Bath & North East Somerset and North Somerset unitary council areas. Take-up of CDS funded broadband services is over 78% which is above the national average.

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First resident in rural South Somerset gets connected to full fibre broadband in latest rollout

01 Dec 21

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First resident in rural South Somerset gets connected to full fibre broadband in latest rollout

Wessex Internet has connected the first of 3,600 properties to ultrafast full fibre broadband in a publicly funded three-year rollout across South Somerset.

Wessex Internet updates
CDS engaging with Truespeed in relation to delays in its contracted rollout

21 Feb 22

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CDS engaging with Truespeed in relation to delays in its contracted rollout

Connecting Devon and Somerset is currently engaging with Truespeed in relation to delays in its contracted roll-out of full fibre broadband and the impact as…

Truespeed updates
Openreach providing full fibre connectivity in Dulverton area

23 Feb 22

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Openreach providing full fibre connectivity in Dulverton area

Work is well underway to provide Full Fibre broadband connectivity to around 600 premises in and around the Dulverton area of Exmoor. The gigabit-capable Full…

Openreach updates
Airband progressing well on full fibre rollout in Somerset

21 Feb 22

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Airband progressing well on full fibre rollout in Somerset

The extensive rollout of fibre broadband across Devon and Somerset is continuing to make good progress. Broadband provider Airband is working in a number of…

Airband updates

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Businesses and residents benefit from improved mobile coverage

18 Mar 22

Businesses and residents benefit from improved mobile coverage
Dartmoor and Exmoor superfast broadband network upgraded

28 Feb 22

Dartmoor and Exmoor superfast broadband network upgraded
Hard-to-reach areas being connected to Full Fibre broadband

24 Feb 22

Hard-to-reach areas being connected to Full Fibre broadband
Airband progressing well on full fibre rollout for Connecting Devon and Somerset

22 Feb 22

Airband progressing well on full fibre rollout for Connecting Devon and Somerset
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