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‘Go e-sussex’. For a better broadband across East Sussex April 2013. Broadband Agenda. UK Government’s Aim: To ensure this country has the best Superfast Broadband in Europe by the end of this parliament (2015) The EU ‘Digital Agenda’ 2010-2020: 100% coverage of > 30Mbps (2020 ).
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‘Go e-sussex’ For a better broadband across East Sussex April 2013
Broadband Agenda UK Government’s Aim: • To ensure this country has the best Superfast Broadband in Europe by the end of this parliament (2015) The EU ‘Digital Agenda’ 2010-2020: • 100% coverage of > 30Mbps (2020)
How that will happen • Private sector investment • BT Openreach, Virgin Media et al • Public Sector subsidy • BDUK £10.64m, matched locally by £15m
What the Public Funding is for • This funding only applies to those areas not covered by current private telecoms investment plans • This funding is to upgrade 90% of the county to superfast broadband by 2015 • This funding is to ensure that everyone in East Sussex can get the basic level of internet service of 2mbps by 2015
What we have been up to • Submitted our Local Broadband Plan • Formally engaged with the market • to refine our data and understand their plans • To consult the market on our draft intervention areas • We have issued our Invitation to Tender (ITT) to the bidders (BT and Fujitsu) and are now in procurement stage
‘Go e-sussex’ Project Key Stages Project Application Market Engagement Broadband Delivery Planning of rollout Procurement • Broadband rollout • Completion by end of 2015 • Site surveys • Map out implementation plan • Local broadband Plan submitted • Approval by Government • £10.64m BDUK funding • Open Market Review • State Aid Consultation • Draft ITT • Final ITT • Supplier response • Evaluation • Contract award
What next? • Award a contract with the selected delivery partner & work with them to map out how best to roll out superfast broadband • Work with our delivery partner to install the infrastructure as quickly as possible
We need your help! • We know that broadband providers are looking at significant levels of demand • ‘Go e-sussex’ campaign launched in November to encourage businesses & residents to register their interest for faster broadband • Dedicated website with speed checker, news updates and frequently asked questions • We have printed materials available on request
Thank You Email: broadband@eastsussex.gov.uk