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70,000 homes and businesses now connected to fibre broadband
Latest figures show that 70,000 homes and businesses are now able to get superfast fibre broadband in Nottinghamshire.
The milestone was reached with the installation of a new cabinet in Cotgrave, delivering high speed broadband to the Manvers Business Park and Hollygate Industrial Park.
The new cabinet is helping around 40 homes and businesses in the village get access to superfast fibre broadband for the first time.
Superfast cabinets are due to be installed in Worksop, Sherwood, Lowdham and Kimberley adding further superfast coverage across the county.
The Better Broadband for Nottinghamshire (BBfN) partnership between Nottinghamshire County Council and BT has now helped to bring superfast broadband to 96% of premises across the county of Nottinghamshire.
Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme
The Government has recently enhanced the Universal Service Commitment to include additional broadband technologies like wireless.
If you cannot access an affordable broadband service with a speed of at least 2mb per second a subsidised broadband installation is now available. You can find out more about the improved scheme by visiting our new page.
Once you’ve read the guidance, if you think you are eligible you can apply for a code which will enable you to gain access to a subsidised installation.
Please remember to check the 'Where and When Checker' first to see the current plans for your postcode. You never know, we may be coming to your village next!
Don’t forget to use an online comparison site to help you get the best deal on a new superfast broadband package for your home or business – information is available on our website.
Nottinghamshire
Digital Champions Network
The
network is growing with more Digital Champions joining in the campaign to help
people get online.
Registration
is open so if you know of anyone who has some spare time and is willing to
help others enjoy the benefits of getting online, please encourage them to join up.
Find out more about what becoming a digital champion
involves on the Nottinghamshire
Digital Champions Network.
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Broadband in the news
The
world of broadband is an ever changing place with the launch of new
technologies and services. A number of news stories and updates are highlighted
below:
Useful links and
resources
Navigate
the world of superfast broadband using information from our website:
Share your story about
the benefits of making the switch to superfast broadband
We
are always interested to hear from people who have made the switch to superfast
broadband to use as case studies online and with the local media.
If
you are interested in helping to promote the benefits of the programme and
willing to answer a few questions, then we would like to hear from you. Please
email us at enquiries.broadband@nottscc.gov.uk and our Engagement
Officer will be in touch.
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