Broadband deal announced for Worcestershire
A new deal has been struck between Worcestershire County Council and BT that will deliver improved broadband services to almost 10,000 properties across the area in the coming months. Worcester News reports new fibre optic...
Read moreBirmingham start-ups attracted by superfast broadband
Start-up businesses in Birmingham are being attracted to the Entrepreneurs for the Future centre at Innovation Birmingham Campus as a result of the superfast connectivity offered to all residents. Advantages including access...
Read moreBroadband rollout 'driving rural production boost'
Businesses operating in rural areas could see some distinct advantages following the rollout of superfast broadband in their area. According to a new report from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra),...
Read moreEd Vaizey hails progress on Scotland fibre broadband rollout
Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey has said "great progress" is being made on the rollout of fibre optic broadband across Scotland. The Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband partnership has already brought the technology to more...
Read moreLack of broadband 'a major issue' in Cirencester
The residents of Cirencester in Gloucestershire want to see renewed efforts to deliver improved broadband services in the coming months. A poll carried out by Cirencester Chamber of Commerce placed the present lack of...
Read moreSuperfast plans announced for Bishopbriggs
Up to 1,400 homes and businesses in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire are soon to benefit from the introduction of new superfast broadband connectivity. The Digital Scotland initiative is now being rolled out across the area and...
Read moreBroadband funding boost for East Yorkshire
Improved broadband services are to be delivered for the people of East Yorkshire following the award of a new grant for the county from Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK). The Yorkshire Post reports a £5 million investment will...
Read moreBT trials new fibre technology in City
BT has announced the launch of a new pilot in the City of London that will allow businesses to gain access to superfast broadband connectivity through an innovative new technology. The company's new Fibre to the Basement...
Read moreSecond major broadband deal for Hampshire
A second deal to rollout improved access to superfast broadband services across Hampshire has been announced. Local publication The News reports a further 34,500 properties are to receive superfast connections of up to 24 Mbps...
Read moreBroadband rollout for Northamptonshire villages
Villages across Northamptonshire are set to benefit from the introduction of new superfast broadband connectivity in the coming months. A successful bid from Northamptonshire County Council to Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) will...
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