A new contract secured by Openreach will deliver gigabit broadband to 4,000 premises across Mid-West Shropshire, with half of those in the South of the county.
The upgrade follows a campaign led by MP Stuart Anderson, who pushed for improved digital connectivity after the previous contract was cancelled late last year.
Mr Anderson said: “Local homes and businesses rightly demand greater broadband coverage and faster speeds.
“I know just how important this is for residents, which is why I launched my campaign to enhance digital connectivity after the contract for Mid-Shropshire was cancelled last year.
“I am pleased that Openreach has now been awarded this contract, which will see gigabit broadband rolled out to a further two thousand premises in South Shropshire.”
January’s contract, valued at £108 million, will benefit 48,000 homes and businesses across East and South Shropshire, North Herefordshire, North Wales, and South West Wales.
Mr Anderson has urged that the new contract be delivered “at pace” to ensure maximum benefit for the area.
He also criticised the government’s decision to delay the national rollout target from 2030 to 2032.
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In South Shropshire, gigabit broadband is currently available to just 42 per cent of premises.
Building Digital UK has told Mr Anderson that the regional programme will be completed by 2030.
The effort is part of Project Gigabit, launched in 2021 to ensure rural areas not covered by commercial plans are not left behind.