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03/09/2015
Call For Belfast Firms To Get Superconnected
Over 1,800 local businesses are among 40,000 SMEs across the UK which have benefitted from the Government's broadband connection voucher scheme.
The scheme, which helps SMEs get connected to superfast broadband has seen a huge surge in demand in recent months, but time is running out for businesses to take advantage of the initiative.
The Government made £40m available in 2015/16 for the scheme, and the vouchers are being issued on a "first come, first served" basis.
Funds have not been ring fenced for individual cities, and with more than 1,000 applications now being received each week, Government is encouraging all eligible businesses to apply before the available funds are exhausted.
Belfast businesses can apply for the Superconnected Voucher Scheme delivered by Belfast City Council.
The scheme allows businesses to apply for grants of up to £3,000 each to cover the costs of installing faster and better broadband. So far, more than 40,000 businesses in the 50 cities across the UK participating in the scheme have had grants approved.
The scheme, which helps SMEs get connected to superfast broadband has seen a huge surge in demand in recent months, but time is running out for businesses to take advantage of the initiative.
The Government made £40m available in 2015/16 for the scheme, and the vouchers are being issued on a "first come, first served" basis.
Funds have not been ring fenced for individual cities, and with more than 1,000 applications now being received each week, Government is encouraging all eligible businesses to apply before the available funds are exhausted.
Belfast businesses can apply for the Superconnected Voucher Scheme delivered by Belfast City Council.
The scheme allows businesses to apply for grants of up to £3,000 each to cover the costs of installing faster and better broadband. So far, more than 40,000 businesses in the 50 cities across the UK participating in the scheme have had grants approved.
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Businesses Invited To Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme Event
Businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down in need of a faster broadband connection are being invited to find out how the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) can help. Following the launch of the UK Government's nationwide £67 million GBVS earlier this year, the scheme is now available in the Newry, Mourne and Down area.
Businesses Invited To Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme Event
Businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down in need of a faster broadband connection are being invited to find out how the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) can help. Following the launch of the UK Government's nationwide £67 million GBVS earlier this year, the scheme is now available in the Newry, Mourne and Down area.
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Businesses Encouraged To Take Advantage Of Broadband Voucher
Businesses are being encouraged to make use of the government's £2500 voucher for gigabit broadband speeds before the scheme closes due to high demand. More than 7000 UK businesses and surrounding homes have already taken advantage of the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, which launched in March 2018.
Businesses Encouraged To Take Advantage Of Broadband Voucher
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18 November 2003
Total broadband coverage by 2005, says BT
Total broadband coverage for internet access in all areas of the UK community may be achieved by 2005 if industry and government work in partnership, according to BT.
Total broadband coverage by 2005, says BT
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Satellite broadband scheme set to boost local business
Aramiska has been selected to participate in a pilot satellite broadband scheme for businesses funded by the Industrial Research & Technology Unit in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Under the scheme Satellite Broadband for businesses will now become available to all small and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland.
Satellite broadband scheme set to boost local business
Aramiska has been selected to participate in a pilot satellite broadband scheme for businesses funded by the Industrial Research & Technology Unit in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Under the scheme Satellite Broadband for businesses will now become available to all small and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland.
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