Superfast Business Broadband Boost For Lincolnshire
26 January 2012Government approved plans that will see 90 percent of Lincolnshire business premises and homes receive broadband speeds of at least 24Mbps by 2015.
The Lincolnshire County Council project also aims to provide 2Mbps connections to the remaining 10 percent of premises, which would be able to enjoy faster connections by 2017.
County Councilor Kelly Smith said: “Improved broadband is vital for business growth, for all residents accessing services, including the growing number of silver surfers, and for young people looking to download learning materials.
“Our plan will bring superfast broadband to everyone in Lincolnshire. This isn’t a luxury - that’s why the county council is investing £10 million in this project, despite the difficult financial climate.
“The next five years will see around £57 million of private and public sector money invested in broadband technology. Now our plan has been approved, we can get started on making our ambitions a reality.
“Over the next year, we’ll be finalising arrangements with our private sector partner and confirming the district councils’ contribution. Where possible, we’ll create opportunities for local businesses to become involved. And we should see some of the improvements starting to take effect from as early as 2013.”
In the meantime, a grant from the European Regional Development Fund will fund pilot schemes in East Lindsey and Boston.
