
Creating connected, inclusive, sustainable places
Creating connected, inclusive, sustainable places
We will build out our world class digital infrastructure, ethically using technology and data to create resilient, connected, accessible and sustainable places for everyone.
We will:
- Ensure we have world class digital infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and enables the development of our growth zones, across sectors and localities.
- Leverage our Local Full Fibre Network to maximise the value of this asset across the public sector.
- Equip our residents and business to respond to evolving national digital infrastructure.
- Use technology, data and analytics to enable and drive de-carbonisation and improve decision making about places.
- Improve the ease with which people can travel, participate in their community and feel connected to one-another through digital infrastructure, technology and data.
- Leverage our infrastructure, technology, research and data to improve access to facilities, services, and opportunities for safe, sustainable, healthy lifestyles.
Main Projects:
Digital Infrastructure Strategy
Greater Manchester 5G and town-centre Wi-Fi programme
Greater Manchester Digital Infrastructure "Dig Once" Prospectus
Greater Manchester Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) Programme
Greater Manchester One Network
Latest news
Project Gigabit - Public Review Launch in Greater Manchester and Merseyside
The Government is aiming to deliver lightning-fast, reliable broadband to everyone in the UK. As part of this, it plans to invest £5 billion in Project Gigabit to ensure that hard-to-reach communities are not left out. Building Digital UK (BDUK) is carrying out a Public Review to help identify areas in Greater Manchester and Merseyside that may be suitable for future public funding for gigabit-capable broadband.
BDUK is seeking information and supporting evidence from suppliers - in relation to the presence of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the project area. They wish to hear from all relevant stakeholders - including the public, businesses, internet service providers and broadband infrastructure operators - particularly in relation to the proposed mapped eligible areas.
This Public Review (external website) opened on 4th October 2022 and closes on 4th November 2022.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority will be making a submitting a response to this review in consultation with the ten local authorities in Greater Manchester.
Frequently asked questions - speed and connectivity
The below FAQ's are for Greater Manchester residents who require advice on connectivity and internet speeds in their area.
As a resident, you may also be interested in our work to tackle the digital divide across Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Combined Authority have funded Digital Inclusion Leads in all the ten local authorities to drive a co-ordinated focus on digital inclusion, helping ensure digital inclusion is prioritised. Residents can now access support from their council to help them get online and develop the skills to needed to complete everyday tasks online.