Council speeds up superfast broadband campaign
North Lincolnshire Council said it is keen on providing fast broadband to homes in rural areas. The Council which has already secured a grant of £2.6m from Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) is set to improve the internet infrastructure in the region. Many rural areas struggle from slow internet speeds, according to the council. “This simply … Read more
BT to bring high speed broadband to Rutland
BT is set to install superfast broadband infrastructure in Rutland under its contract with Rutland County Council. The rollouts will help 90% of homes in the County to receive download speeds of up to 24Mbps while ensuring 2Mbps broadband for residents in remote areas. Currently, only a few homes could access speeds of around 10Mbps, … Read more
Broadband survey to help superfast broadband campaign in Devon and Somerset
Broadband campaign that aims to bring superfast broadband to Devon And Somerset has asked the residents and businesses to respond to an online survey to provide information over the existing internet services and speeds available in the their areas.
Lancashire County to get 30Mbps broadband by 2014
Superfast broadband with download speed of up to 30Mbps will reach 97% of Lancashire County by 2014, thanks to a multi-million fibre broadband project to be sponsored by the BDUK, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Lancashire County Council.
Rural communities to submit superfast broadband plans before March 2012
Local authorities which require public funds for superfast broadband rollouts have been asked by government to submit their plans before March 2012.
Rural Broadband users unable to get Social Media benefits, says CLA
Rural homes and businesses are just frustrated because they are not able to benefit from social media technlogies like Twitter and FaceBook
Rural Broadband Digital Divide affecting Businesses : CLA
Welsh Government should launch super fast broadband pilots without delays, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has insisted.
Wales Broadband Scheme to benefit more rural communities
The Broadband Support Scheme for the residents in rural Wales will be extended to more users, the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) has announced.
Suffolk to get high speed broadband
Suffolk County Council will invest £10 million on superfast broadband projects across the county.
Rural Surrey to get fast broadband
Homes and businesses in rural parts of Surrey are set to benefit from the latest high speed broadband plans proposed by Surrey County Council.