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‘Superfast’ broadband with speeds of at least 24 Mbps is now available across 95 percent of the UK, according to new stats thinkbroadband.com published today. The milestone was actually achieved last month, meaning the government’s Broadband Delivery UK initiative (BDUK) actually completed on time, in 2017. Superfast coverage in Northern Ireland sits at 86.7 percent, while the corresponding…

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Superfast broadband available to millions more homes and businesses.

Four out of five UK properties can now access superfast broadband speeds. Latest figures revealed as next stage of tackling the final five per cent of hardest to reach areas in the UK begins.

The Government’s nationwide rollout of superfast broadband has now reached more than two million homes and businesses

The rollout is delivering superfast access – internet speeds greater than 24 Mbps – to those properties not covered by existing commercial networks and is on track to take superfast access to 95 per cent of the UK by 2017. The UK already leads the EU “big five” nations when it comes to superfast access and take-up and the programme will ensure it stays ahead.

Government recognises the importance of a fast internet connection to individuals and businesses alike, and it’s £1.7bn investment in the rollout is a key part of the Government’s long term economic plan. Around 80 per cent of the UK already has access to superfast speeds, and the rollout is currently reaching an additional 40,000 homes and businesses every week.

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said:

“Today there are two million more UK homes and businesses with access to superfast broadband than there were two years ago as a result of this ambitious project. This is a tremendous result that is already making a huge difference to millions of people. We want everyone in the UK to be able to enjoy the benefits of superfast broadband, that’s why we’ve begun work on reaching the last five per cent of communities not covered by existing plans.”

Faster broadband is a catalyst for economic growth, and its estimated that the Government rollout will result in the creation of 56,000 more jobs in the UK by 2024. Superfast broadband will be pivotal in driving profits for local businesses, and rural economies are set to benefit by around £9 million every day due to the work being done now.

Those Hard To Reach Areas

The Government’s rollout clearly demonstrates value for money, and much of the current work is already ahead of schedule. Focus is now firmly placed on the hardest to reach areas that make up the “final five per cent” of the UK not covered by existing plans, and Government has already begun work on extending superfast coverage to these communities.

The Government confirmed today that seven pilot schemes aimed at helping to reach these areas will now move into deployment, having successfully completed the first stage of a trial period. One of the trials in Exmoor will very shortly be delivering superfast broadband to homes via satellite delivery. This is the first time that satellite will be used to deliver superfast speeds to residential customers in the UK at affordable prices.

The seven schemes will:

Generate evidence about the cost of delivering superfast speeds in these hardest to reach areas, in order to better understand the level of public investment that will be needed

Build capacity and capability in the market, and increase the market’s knowledge of State aid requirements, by sharing the pilot findings as widely as possible

Generate evidence about expected levels of take-up in hardest to reach areas, and how it can be incentivised

New Post has been published on http://yoozoom.co.uk/leased-lines/superfast-broadband-available-to-millions-more-homes-and-businesses/

Superfast broadband available to millions more homes and businesses.

Four out of five UK properties can now access superfast broadband speeds. Latest figures revealed as next stage of tackling the final five per cent of hardest to reach areas in the UK begins.

The Government’s nationwide rollout of superfast broadband has now reached more than two million homes and businesses

The rollout is delivering superfast access – internet speeds greater than 24 Mbps – to those properties not covered by existing commercial networks and is on track to take superfast access to 95 per cent of the UK by 2017. The UK already leads the EU “big five” nations when it comes to superfast access and take-up and the programme will ensure it stays ahead.

Government recognises the importance of a fast internet connection to individuals and businesses alike, and it’s £1.7bn investment in the rollout is a key part of the Government’s long term economic plan. Around 80 per cent of the UK already has access to superfast speeds, and the rollout is currently reaching an additional 40,000 homes and businesses every week.

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said:

“Today there are two million more UK homes and businesses with access to superfast broadband than there were two years ago as a result of this ambitious project. This is a tremendous result that is already making a huge difference to millions of people. We want everyone in the UK to be able to enjoy the benefits of superfast broadband, that’s why we’ve begun work on reaching the last five per cent of communities not covered by existing plans.”

Faster broadband is a catalyst for economic growth, and its estimated that the Government rollout will result in the creation of 56,000 more jobs in the UK by 2024. Superfast broadband will be pivotal in driving profits for local businesses, and rural economies are set to benefit by around £9 million every day due to the work being done now.

Those Hard To Reach Areas

The Government’s rollout clearly demonstrates value for money, and much of the current work is already ahead of schedule. Focus is now firmly placed on the hardest to reach areas that make up the “final five per cent” of the UK not covered by existing plans, and Government has already begun work on extending superfast coverage to these communities.

The Government confirmed today that seven pilot schemes aimed at helping to reach these areas will now move into deployment, having successfully completed the first stage of a trial period. One of the trials in Exmoor will very shortly be delivering superfast broadband to homes via satellite delivery. This is the first time that satellite will be used to deliver superfast speeds to residential customers in the UK at affordable prices.

The seven schemes will:

Generate evidence about the cost of delivering superfast speeds in these hardest to reach areas, in order to better understand the level of public investment that will be needed

Build capacity and capability in the market, and increase the market’s knowledge of State aid requirements, by sharing the pilot findings as widely as possible

Generate evidence about expected levels of take-up in hardest to reach areas, and how it can be incentivised

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Are you elligible a £3000 grant to upgrade your business broadband?

Who’s Eligible?

With the recent news that the Superconnected Cities programme has been extended beyond the original cut-off point of March 2015, more businesses than ever are looking to upgrade their broadband connection. Yet some of the people we speak to everyday are unaware that they can access this funding; so who is eligible for up to £3000?

Broadband Connection Vouchers are available to Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs) if:

* Your business is within an eligible area one of the 22 cities taking part in the scheme. Check your postcode to find out if you’re eligible

* You are a SME, registered charity, social enterprise or sole trader

* Installation of your new broadband connection will cost over £100

* The connection is for your business premises. You can apply for a connection at home if this is your main work base, but this does not apply if you work from home occasionally

* You are willing to sign up to a minimum 6 month contract with your broadband supplier

* The broadband service you select delivers a speed or performance improvement on your current connection. There are some detailed requirements on speed that you should check before applying

* You have not received more than around £120,000 in grants in the last 3 years

New Post has been published on http://yoozoom.co.uk/leased-lines/superfast-broadband-available-to-millions-more-homes-and-businesses/

Superfast broadband available to millions more homes and businesses.

Four out of five UK properties can now access superfast broadband speeds. Latest figures revealed as next stage of tackling the final five per cent of hardest to reach areas in the UK begins.

The Government’s nationwide rollout of superfast broadband has now reached more than two million homes and businesses

The rollout is delivering superfast access – internet speeds greater than 24 Mbps – to those properties not covered by existing commercial networks and is on track to take superfast access to 95 per cent of the UK by 2017. The UK already leads the EU “big five” nations when it comes to superfast access and take-up and the programme will ensure it stays ahead.

Government recognises the importance of a fast internet connection to individuals and businesses alike, and it’s £1.7bn investment in the rollout is a key part of the Government’s long term economic plan. Around 80 per cent of the UK already has access to superfast speeds, and the rollout is currently reaching an additional 40,000 homes and businesses every week.

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said:

“Today there are two million more UK homes and businesses with access to superfast broadband than there were two years ago as a result of this ambitious project. This is a tremendous result that is already making a huge difference to millions of people. We want everyone in the UK to be able to enjoy the benefits of superfast broadband, that’s why we’ve begun work on reaching the last five per cent of communities not covered by existing plans.”

Faster broadband is a catalyst for economic growth, and its estimated that the Government rollout will result in the creation of 56,000 more jobs in the UK by 2024. Superfast broadband will be pivotal in driving profits for local businesses, and rural economies are set to benefit by around £9 million every day due to the work being done now.

Those Hard To Reach Areas

The Government’s rollout clearly demonstrates value for money, and much of the current work is already ahead of schedule. Focus is now firmly placed on the hardest to reach areas that make up the “final five per cent” of the UK not covered by existing plans, and Government has already begun work on extending superfast coverage to these communities.

The Government confirmed today that seven pilot schemes aimed at helping to reach these areas will now move into deployment, having successfully completed the first stage of a trial period. One of the trials in Exmoor will very shortly be delivering superfast broadband to homes via satellite delivery. This is the first time that satellite will be used to deliver superfast speeds to residential customers in the UK at affordable prices.

The seven schemes will:

Generate evidence about the cost of delivering superfast speeds in these hardest to reach areas, in order to better understand the level of public investment that will be needed

Build capacity and capability in the market, and increase the market’s knowledge of State aid requirements, by sharing the pilot findings as widely as possible

Generate evidence about expected levels of take-up in hardest to reach areas, and how it can be incentivised