01 December 2017
Better Broadband scheme extended for further 12 months
A Government-funded scheme which could help thousands of homes and businesses in remote areas across Leicestershire improve their broadband speeds has been extended for another year.
The Better Broadband scheme has been developed to ensure that everyone is able to access a basic broadband service, with £350 made available to eligible applicants to cover the cost of installation and equipment needed to provide a faster service.
The connection discount is available to anyone who is unable to access basic broadband of at least 2Mb per second, and where there are no plans to provide superfast broadband access within 12 months.
People are being encouraged to find out more as the scheme has now been extended until the end of December 2018.
Council leader Nick Rushton, cabinet member for broadband, said: “Access to an affordable broadband service is vital for communities and businesses to grow and thrive. We’re committed to working with our partners to continue to roll out broadband across the county.
“I would encourage all residents and businesses, who are currently unable to access higher connection speeds, to check to see if they could benefit from the Better Broadband scheme. Now that it has been extended for a further 12 months, even more people should be able to take advantage of this offer.”
The scheme is managed by the county council and is funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).
Leicestershire residents are being encouraged to see if they could benefit from the Better Broadband scheme by first checking superfast broadband availability.
Applications can be made by completing a simple online form.
Take a look for more information on the scheme and how to apply.
