The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) is part of Project Gigabit, the government’s programme to roll out fast, reliable broadband to homes and businesses that are not included in suppliers’ commercial plans.
The majority of Project Gigabit delivery will be through major contracts, providing subsidies to suppliers to extend their gigabit-capable networks to premises that are unlikely to be reached otherwise. The GBVS is focused on helping people upgrade their broadband connections through localised projects, providing small grants for residents and businesses that suppliers can accumulate towards the cost of the network build. The GBVS operates in areas where there is no Project Gigabit procurement or contract, or existing or planned commercial coverage.
Eligible homes and businesses can access vouchers worth up to £4,500 to help towards the costs of installing a gigabit-capable broadband connection.
After two years of asking, BDUK have advised that some communities in Oxfordshire can be opened in early 2026 for the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme. In short, this is a way of using public funding to support (in Upton for example) the extension of an operator’s adjacent network to all/most premises. Significant involvement is needed by the local community to mobilise this and this website allows you to demonstrate your support as a resident of Upton for this scheme.