Broadband Options

The aim of the Hampshire Superfast Broadband Programme is to ensure as many people as possible in Hampshire can access superfast broadband. We do this by working with our delivery partner Openreach to build infrastructure across the region.

However, our funding will not reach everyone in the county.There other ways to get broadband that you may wish to consider in the meantime. Click on the name of each scheme to find out more, including eligibility criteria.

For further advice, the communications regulator, Ofcom, has a useful information on its website on how to boost your broadband.

Option

Current speed criteria

Minimum new speed

Group or individual

Funding

Suitable for

Check if broadband is already available

Everyone should check to see if they can access fast, reliable broadband already. If superfast broadband is available where you live, ask your internet service provider about it and/or go to a comparison website to compare prices.

The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

 

Must have less than 100Mbps

At least 30Mpbs

Group (2 or more residents and/or businesses)

Up to £1,500 (residents)

Up to £3,500 (business)

First choice for those living in rural areas to get superfast broadband

The Right to Decent Broadband (The USO)

 

Must have less than 10Mbps

At least 10Mbps

Individual

No funding is available from government. Suppliers contribution capped at £3,400

Useful if your broadband speed is extremely low but will not necessarily provide superfast speeds

Broadband via the mobile network

 

No criteria

No set minimum. Depends on mobile contract

Individual

None. This works via a mobile contract with the network provider

Useful for those living in areas with good mobile phone coverage (reception) and where the above options are inadequate or too expensive

Broadband via satellite

No criteria

No set minimum.

Individual but a group will make this option more affordable

None. This works via a contract with the satellite broadband  provider

Useful for rural/remote areas where there is no mobile coverage and other options are not viable

Community broadband providers

No set minimum

No set minimum

Group

May be eligible for use in conjunction with UK Gigabit Vouchers

 

For areas where a community broadband provider is operating – these usually offer a service in a specific locale where there is enough demand

 

 

 

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UK Gigabit Voucher Scheme

Funding towards the cost of installing ultrafast broadband in rural areas – find out if you’re eligible

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News

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