Wildanet withdraws from Cornwall Project Gigabit network build contracts
UK Government
· February 12, 2026
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Wildanet has announced it will withdraw from fully completing two Project Gigabit contracts covering southwest and central Cornwall.
- Main action:Wildanet is withdrawing from completing Lots 32.02 and 32.03, having connected around 13,200 premises to date and leaving 7,700 contracted premises uncompleted; these remaining premises will no longer be delivered by Wildanet.
- Context and next steps:Building Digital UK (BDUK) is moving swiftly to put in place alternative plans with other suppliers to connect the affected premises; page originally published 24 January 2023 and last updated 12 February 2026.