Talk, Listen and Cuddle - Essex County Council

Register for Superfast Broadband
Essex County Council is reminding residents to register their interest in getting
superfast broadband at home. This can be done by filling out a simple survey at
www.essex.gov.uk/ruralbroadband.
Essex County Councillor Kevin Bentley Cabinet Member for Economic Growth said,
“We want to gauge what the demand is for superfast broadband is in the rural parts
of our county. With more services moving online, it’s important that we ensure that
internet facilities are available to all.”
The Superfast Essex Board, which consists of representatives from Essex County
Council as well as the District, Borough and Unitary authorities in Essex, has
submitted plans to Government through the BDUK project. As the tender process is
progressing, it is important that to show potential providers that there is a high
demand for services in the county.
Cllr Bentley added, “We need to show providers that there is a reason for them to
come to Essex and offer their superfast broadband services to our residents. The
more people that register in one area, the more chance there is that the area will
have their broadband upgraded.”
Currently there are approximately 180,000 households (30%) in the county that do
not receive superfast broadband services of at least 24mbs. The aim of this project
is to enable 90% of the Essex population to be able to receive superfast broadband
by 2015.
To register your interest in getting superfast broadband at home, visit
www.essex.gov.uk/ruralbroadband. If you are unable to access the internet, visit
local libraries to use the computers for free. Library staff will be on hand to assist
anyone that isn’t sure.
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