MORE Dorset people are signing-up for high-speed fibre broadband than ever before thanks to the work of Superfast Dorset.

Recent figures announced by the multi million pound partnership show the number of households and businesses using the faster connections in the Superfast Dorset area has more than doubled in the past year.

More than 30 per cent are now signed up to a fibre broadband package, compared to 13 per cent just 12 months ago.

Superfast Dorset is working to roll out faster, more reliable broadband to businesses and homes in the county by delivering fibre broadband in areas which fall outside the private sector’s roll-out of the high-speed technology.

The partnership between Dorset councils, the Government and BT is continuing to make strong progress, having already made superfast broadband available to more than 90 per cent of premises across the county.

Colin Jamieson, Dorset County Council cabinet member for economy and growth, said: “There are some fantastic fibre broadband deals available at the moment.

"People are telling us that by speaking to their broadband provider they are able to upgrade at a similar price to their existing standard broadband monthly deal. The latest figures show that more Dorset homes and businesses are discovering the benefits of superfast fibre broadband.”

Paul Coles, BT’s regional manager for the South West, said: “We are delighted the rollout of this exciting technology in Dorset is proving to be so popular. The Superfast Dorset team are out and about in the community doing a great job of raising awareness of the benefits of fibre broadband.”

To check if your home or business can get fibre visit dorsetforyou.gov.uk/superfast. You can also sign up for regular project updates and to receive an email when fibre arrives in your area.