Superfast broadband projects will receive additional funding from a £250m pot, culture secretary Maria Miller has revealed.
Hard to reach areas are expected to benefit most from the extra government cash to boostbroadband rollout, which will support business start ups and job creation in the UK’s rural areas.
Some £1.2bn has already been invested by central and local government in the supply of superfast broadband. Work aims to ensure 95% of UK homes and businesses have success to high speed internet by 2017.