It's just been confirmed Dunedin will have access to the southern hemisphere's fastest internet from the 25th of February.

Digital Community Trust chairman Peter Hills welcomes the news, which ends months of speculation about the implementation of ultra-fast broadband.

With gigabit internet speed, Dunedin will be at the forefront of digital capacity - comparable to the world's top cities.

Hill can't disclose details, but says Dunedin's received significant international and national business interest since winning the Gigatown competition.

It's expected the city-wide broadband roll-out will mean big things for locals.

Installation of broadband infrastructure is being handled by Chorus.