Tag Archives: rural broadband

Fears over faster rural broadband

Posted on September 20, 2011 by emmadarbyshire

By Ruralcity Media RURAL communities could still miss out on faster internet connections – despite a boost in funding. The latest phase of BT’s superfast broadband programme could still leave the “final third” of the UK without a decent infrastructure, … Continue reading →

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Government cash for rural broadband

Posted on August 16, 2011 by matthewhale

The government has announced how it will allocate cash to roll our rural broadband in Englane and Wales. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14539380  

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Broadband upgrade and better mobile coverage will give economic power to rural areas, says CLA

Posted on July 27, 2011 by emmadarbyshire

The CLA today (27 July) said rural businesses and communities will at last start to benefit from effective broadband services following BT’s announcement to upgrade copper networks and a proposed increase in mobile phone coverage for rural areas. CLA President … Continue reading →

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Money secured for North Yorkshire high-speed broadband

Posted on July 6, 2011 by emmadarbyshire

Up to £16.4m of government funding has been secured to bring high-speed broadband to North Yorkshire. The money comes as part of a pilot scheme to ensure high-speed internet access for all areas of the UK by 2017. North Yorkshire … Continue reading →

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