GoFibre Begin Next Phase of UK Full Fibre Broadband Rollout in Scottish Borders
Edinburgh-based UK network operator GoFibre, which is deploying a gigabit-capable broadband (FTTP) ISP network across remote rural parts of Scotland and Northern England, has today announced that they’ve begun the next stage of their rollout in the Scottish Borders region – reaching 2,000 more premises – as part of their Project Gigabit contract.
Just to recap. GoFibre’s Project Gigabit contract for the Scottish Borders and East Lothian regions, which was awarded almost exactly one year ago (here), is worth £26.2m (public subsidy) and aims for their network coverage to reach a total of around 11,000 premises across hard-to-reach rural areas. But today’s announcement puts the total figure at 20,000 premises, which we assume may also include some commercial build.
GoFibre’s network already serves several towns in the area, including Galashiels, Kelso, Melrose, Selkirk, Hawick, Jedburgh and Duns. But the next 2,000 premises will be deployed to homes and businesses in Oxton, Coldingham, St Abbs, Jedburgh and Lauder.
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The operator currently expects to deploy their new full fibre based broadband network to reach a UK footprint of 250,000 premises “in the next 3 years“ (i.e. around mid-2028) and they’re home to a total of around 15,000 customers as of June 2025.
Neil Conaghan, CEO of GoFibre, said:
“We’re a Borders-born company, so every new community we connect in this region feels personal. This latest expansion means more families, businesses and schools can access the kind of speeds that make modern life easier and open new opportunities for work, learning and play.”
New customers of the service can currently expect to pay from £12.50 per month (first 6 months only, then £40.37) for speeds of 150Mbps (30Mbps upload) on a 24-month minimum term, which rises to £19.50 (£75.59 after 6 months) for their top 1000Mbps (100Mbps upload) tier. Take note that monthly prices also increase by £3 each December and £200 of Switching Credit is available for those looking to migrate while still stuck in an existing contract with another ISP.
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They cabled our little hamlet in North Northumberland as we’re only served with FTTC from Openreach, with no plans to add is to the FTTP roll out. No fuss service and the call centre staff are just up the road in Berwick. Only issue we’ve had since it was installed was the junction box hanging off the pole after a bad storm but I phoned them and someone came out within an hour and secured it. We got switching credit off the to swap over and the install was a very easy experience
The full price gigabit tariff is pretty eye-watering. I assume they are the only FTTP provider in these areas.
Mine is £36.50/month for 1-GIG
Company are expensive for new areas nearly £75 for 1gb speeds with only 100mb upload and a price rise aswell of £3, unlike competitors lothian/highland broadband offer symmetrical speeds 1000mb up and down and fix the price for the full term. Go fibre are a greedy bunch who only want profit. Just a pitty they don’t offer symmetrical lines or they would become even more competitive!
Symmetrical speeds are £5 a month add on to your package.