Airband has announced that it plans on providing the service with the aim of reducing isolation and bridging the digital gap.
It comes after new research revealed that more than a quarter of residents (26 per cent) rely on their community hubs.
Half of the residents use the centres for social events, 33 per cent for recreation, 22 per cent for education classes, and 15 per cent for access to key services.
So far, more than 500 venues across Airband’s network have been connected.
The company is now calling on people who run community hubs in the country to register for the free broadband services.
The initiative is part of Airband’s larger commitment to provide complimentary Wi-Fi to community hubs across its network, which spans Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Devon.
Research by Airband highlights the role community centres play in combating loneliness and providing essential services in rural areas, with a fifth of residents (18 per cent) visiting their local hub at least once a month, and 41 per cent saying the centres are vital to their community.
The study also shows that 40 per cent of residents have faced loneliness, with winter being a particularly tough time.
More than two in five (44 per cent) believe public spaces like these play a crucial role in supporting those struggling with isolation.
James Hyland, head of residential for Airband, said: “As a provider focused on connecting semi-rural and hard-to-reach areas, we understand the importance community centres play in building and strengthening the cultural fabric of an area, fostering connection, and creating a sense of belonging.
“We’re proud to offer free broadband to these vital spaces, especially as crucial hubs for both digital and in-person connection.”
This announcement follows Airband’s recent achievement as the first European operator to launch next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) in the UK, in partnership with Silicon Valley-based Tarana.
This network, which blends ngFWA and fibre, is expected to cover more than 440,000 premises across 200 communities, providing reliable broadband to underserved rural areas as part of Airband’s push for digital inclusion.