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UK Farms Struggle with Internet Access, Project Gigabit to Help

5/3/2025

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A recent survey by CityFibre uncovers a troubling reality for UK farms: nearly 8% are cut off from the internet, while 42% struggle with unreliable connections, stifling AI adoption and productivity. In response, CityFibre's ambitious Project Gigabit aims to bring high-speed broadband to 1.3 million rural homes by 2030, paving the way for technological advancement.

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A recent survey by CityFibre uncovers a troubling reality for UK farms: nearly 8% are cut off from the internet, while 42% struggle with unreliable connections, stifling AI adoption and productivity. In response, CityFibre's ambitious Project Gigabit aims to bring high-speed broadband to 1.3 million rural homes by 2030, paving the way for technological advancement.