Better connectivity for Oxfordshire
The Digital Infrastructure Programme aims to support the residents, businesses and communities across Oxfordshire.
About Us
The Digital Infrastructure Programme (DIP) team is part of Oxfordshire County Council and collaborates with diverse partners to improve digital infrastructure across the county. From large-scale projects to stakeholder engagement and much more, our work is varied and rewarding. Click the button below to read more about the transformative work we do.
Active Projects
We are currently improving digital infrastructure in the county through a range of exciting projects. From supporting government-led programmes to spearheading innovative, sandbox pilots, click the button below to find out more about our active projects.
Latest news
Oxford selected as first UK city to benefit from Cornerstone’s Small Cells
We’re excited to announce that Oxford has been chosen as the first location in the UK to benefit from Cornerstone’s new small cell technology – a significant step forward in boosting mobile connectivity across the city. Read more
Celebrating Digital Inclusion During Get Online Week
Last week, our team organised two fantastic events as part of Get Online Week, aimed at promoting digital inclusion and helping our community get connected. Read more
GigaHubs project: A leap towards a smarter Oxfordshire
The Digital Infrastructure Programme (DIP) team is delighted to announce a significant milestone in Oxfordshire’s journey towards becoming a smart county. Read more
Did you know?
90,000 homes and businesses now receive access to superfast broadband thanks to the Better Broadband for Oxfordshire (BBFO) programme. Find out more about our past projects and the results so far by clicking the button below.
Digital Inclusion
Visit our Digital Inclusion page to find out more about what Digital Inclusion is, and support for people who may be digitally excluded. You can find out about Digital Skills Training on offer in Oxfordshire, Social Tariffs (Broadband and Mobile deals offered by telecoms providers to eligible households), and the National Databank (Good Things Foundation’s initiative to help digitally excluded people get connected.)
Advice and Guidance
Our Advice and Guidance section includes pages on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Switch-off – which will affect every landline in the UK, and advice on how to make a complaint to a telecoms service provider.
How the programme has benefitted our residents.
The programme has connected over 100,000 premises in the County with over 80% using the new services.
The below testimonials highlight just some of the benefits the programme has brought to communities across Oxfordshire.
In light of the current lockdown, our internet access has been life-changing. Every one of the 15 households have received a positive benefit with previous broadband speeds of less than 2Mbps.
David Evans
Wyfold
Before superfast broadband, streaming one device was problematic and we had to take it in turns to watch our favourite programmes; now, we can all perform our software updates simultaneously.
James Davies, Parish Councillor
Stoke Lyne
Having fast internet isn’t just about leisure, such as surfing the web and just reading on-line but our day-to-day work, community and welfare – it’s that important.
Will Brocklebank
CEO Shepherd, Nuffield Village