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B4RN Welcomes Our 15,000th Customer

We’re delighted to share a huge milestone in B4RN’s journey: we’ve now connected 15,000 customers to our full fibre broadband network.

What started back in 2011 as a group of volunteers with a big idea – bringing gigabit-capable broadband to the communities that everyone else had forgotten – has grown into something truly special. Today, thousands of homes, farms, businesses, schools, and community hubs across the North of England are part of the B4RN family, enjoying reliable gigabit speeds direct to their premises.

This milestone isn’t just about numbers. Each connection represents a rural household that can finally work, study, stream, and stay connected without compromise. It’s about families keeping in touch, local businesses thriving online, and communities proving that when people come together, anything is possible.

None of this would have happened without the incredible efforts of our volunteers, landowners, contractors, staff, and members over the years. From digging the first trenches to helping their neighbours get connected, the B4RN community has always been at the heart of our success.

We’re also proud to acknowledge the important role of the BDUK UK Gigabit Voucher Scheme, which has provided vital support in helping many rural communities access affordable gigabit-capable broadband. By working together with government initiatives and local communities, we’ve been able to reach places that otherwise might still be left behind.

Hitting 15,000 customers gives us even more strength to continue expanding, reaching places others won’t, and ensuring rural areas receive the digital future they deserve.

We’re not stopping here. The demand for fast, reliable broadband continues to grow, and our mission is to ensure that no community is left behind. With more projects already underway and new areas in planning, we will continue to build, connect, and prove that rural communities deserve the very best.

To everyone who has played a part in getting us here – thank you.
And to the next communities waiting for B4RN to arrive, we’re on our way to enable your community to join us!