25/09/2018

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.

Gigabit vouchers can be used by businesses and the local communities surrounding them to contribute to the installation cost of a gigabit-capable connection.

Your business can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of connection, either individually, or as part of a group project.

One gigabit is the same as 1,000 megabits - so it's a big leap forward in connection speeds that could benefit you and your business.

How to apply:

The scheme is only accessible through broadband service providers, so if you are interested in receiving a voucher you must:

• Check whether there are suppliers in your area

• Check whether you are eligible for a voucher

Find further information on the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme.

Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

12 February 2016
Additional Funding Secured For Broadband Scheme For Rural Businesses
The Rural Development Minister, Michelle O'Neill has announced additional funding for the Broadband voucher scheme to benefit those rural businesses that previously missed out. £500,000 has been allocated from the Departments Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme (TRPSI), to contribute to the Scheme.
20 November 2018
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.
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.
16 August 2011
Guarded NI Welcome For 'Broader Internet Access'
The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed additional money to help get NI firmly on the Internet highway - but has also said that it falls short of the level of help expected.
22 March 2024
Northern Ireland's Best Areas For Broadband Revealed
West Belfast has been named the Northern Ireland area with the best broadband, according to a new study. The experts at Getac – Rugged Computing Solutions analysed data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2023 to reveal the spots with the best broadband.