Working with partners to make SY a thoroughly digitally-connected county, bringing #Gigabit to 99% of premises and widespread #4G and #5G

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Exciting news! Superfast South Yorkshire is rebranding as South Yorkshire Digital Infrastructure Team. This change reflects the current digital landscape but don’t worry, it doesn’t change our work.
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Help your children be #InternetLegends with Google's excellent game #Interland. It teaches the fundamentals of staying safe online: Think before you share Protect your stuff Respect each other If in doubt, discuss buff.ly/YrfT0GL
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** Digital Switchover ** Clare Balding supports the “Don’t Put Off the Switch” campaign buff.ly/jGmwA2R. Make sure your parents & loved ones are supported throughout the process @SouthYorksMCA @SouthYorksMayor @MyDoncaster @MayorRos @RMBCPress @SheffCouncil
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We're delighted to have been able to help bring gigabit broadband to 95 properties in Bolsterstone that have been struggling with speeds of less than 15mbps. Read more about the project here: buff.ly/07BTBFf
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Have concerns about staying safe online or keeping your kids safe online? Check out Get Safe Online for a tips across a range of subjects to help you understand what steps you can take to keep scrolling safe: buff.ly/Hf2kSYD
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Rolling out full‑fibre broadband across SY isn’t always straightforward. Much of the work happens underground and alongside other utilities, which can cause delays. Here we explain some common reasons why broadband works may take longer.
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Good progress on #ProjectGigabit in South Yorkshire 👏 Thousands more premises can now access fast, reliable broadband thanks to @QuicklineUK’s rollout—helping connect areas that may have missed out commercially. Great to see this momentum continue. 🔗 buff.ly/Fh6HS31
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What to do: ✅ Read & respond to letters/emails from your provider — BT warns not responding may risk disruption to phone/broadband as the switchover nears. ✅ Help others, especially anyone with telecare/personal alarms — some devices need checking/upgrading for digital lines.
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The NHS app is a simple and secure way to manage your healthcare - access your GP health record, book appointments, request repeat prescriptions, exchange messages with your GP surgery, view test results, and more.
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There are helpful step by step guides on the NHS website, or that you can download to share with family or friends who might be less confident with tech: buff.ly/NsWwZ7S Or if a video is more your style, there are walk-through videos here: buff.ly/WKInvXx
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📶 BBC News highlights how poor mobile signal can impact communities buff.ly/ACqVE6q SYDIT is mapping real, street‑level mobile coverage across South Yorkshire to tackle not‑spots. 👉 Check your signal and compare networks using our free tool at buff.ly/UvEgoNc
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REMINDER: Phone land lines are being switched to digital by the end of January 2027, with many connections being switched already. Read more about why this is happening and what it means for you as a customer here: buff.ly/OZYNBxs

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Looking for trusted advice and guidance on keeping your children safe online? The UK Government’s Kids Online Safety website provides clear guidance for parents and carers 👉 buff.ly/mpM5QPU
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We’ll tell you if you tell us… What year did you first use the internet, and how old were you? 👀 Was it dial‑up days, school computer rooms or your first job? 👇 Tell us in the comments!
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📶 Gigabit-capable coverage has increased brilliantly in South Yorkshire since April 2025: ✅ Penistone & Stocksbridge Up from 79.65% → 91.82% 📈 12.17 percentage points ✅ Barnsley South Up from 87.20% → 94.77% 📈 7.57 percentage points #SouthYorkshire #Broadband #Gigabit
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✅ Barnsley North Up from 89.57% → 96.04% 📈 6.47 percentage points ✅ Doncaster North Up from 90.49% → 97.23% 📈 6.74 percentage points ✅ Doncaster East & Isle of Axholme Up from 92.15% → 95.86% 📈 3.71 percentage points
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💷 Could you save £150–£200 a year on broadband & mobile bills? According to Ofcom, fewer than 10% of eligible households are benefitting. Social tariffs are low‑cost deals for people on certain benefits. Find out more 👉 buff.ly/jI1LGH5 #CostOfLiving #DigitalInclusion
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Not getting what you signed up for? If your broadband speeds drop below the level promised, the company has 30 calendar days to improve its performance before you can walk away penalty-free under Ofcom's Broadband Speeds Code of Practice. More info: buff.ly/sHOCXnA

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