NEARLY 2,000 homes across Cumbria have benefitted from the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, says Government.
The scheme is part of a £1 billion funding commitment until the end of 2021. It says that almost 500,000 premises across the UK have been connected to gigabit-capable broadband since 2018.
The vouchers are worth up to £1,500 for rural homes and up to £3,500 for rural small to medium-sized businesses provided they come together as a collective of two or more properties.
Rocio Concha, director of advocacy at Which?, said: “It’s really important that people across the UK, including those who are vulnerable or in hard to reach locations, have a quality broadband connection that meets their needs not just for entertainment and to stay in touch with loved ones, but also to be able to work, shop and bank."
For information go online to: gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk
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