Are you waiting for superfast broadband in Leicestershire?

Leicestershire County Council has announced £5m plans to extend superfast broadband across rural parts of the county.

Homes in Cadeby, Desford, Groby and Sibson are next on the list to get superfast broaband as part of new plans from Leicestershire County Council. 

The council wants to extend networks to properties across the county located in the most rural areas. 

Superfast broadband is now available in areas of Bagworth, Barlestone, Barwell, Bilstone, Botcheston, Carlton, Dallington, Desford, Earl Shilton, Fenny Drayton, Girby, Groby, Hinckley, Kirkby Mallory, Market Bosworth, Markfield, Newbold Verdon, Norton, Orton On Hill, Sheepy Magna, Stanton Under Barton, Stapleton, Stoke Golding, Thornton & Twycross but the council hopes to extend it further.

Since July 2014, the council has worked with BT to make superfast broadband available to more than 73,000 premises. By September 2018, it’s expected that a further 11,000 will benefit - taking the total to 97%. This third phase would increase coverage further. 

If approved, the council will consult residents and appoint a company - work would get underway in autumn 2018.