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Super Connected City Programme for Derry ~ Londonderry
Linda Williams
Background• Best Superfast Broadband Network in Europe
• 2011 (£100 Million) for the Urban Broadband Fund to create 10 super connected cities across the UK (larger cities)
• May 2012 (£50 Million) for a “second wave” of cities to benefit from this programme (smaller cities)
Introduction
The Super Connected Cities Programme in Derry~Londonderry
aims to support economic growth by providing high speed,
high quality broadband – to be delivered by
March 2015
Three Strands of Super Connected DerryThree Strands of Super Connected Derry
Voucher scheme Metro Wireless Wi-Fi in public buildings
What? Voucher system to make broadband more affordable to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
Improved access to Wi-Fi services - infrastructure to be built on Derry~Londonderry street furniture – such as benches and lampposts.
The creation of Wi-Fi zones in public buildings.
Why? To help SMEs get connected, or improve their current connection to broadband.
To accelerate economic growth across Derry~Londonderry
To increase digital engagement and energise cultural and economic activity.
Where? Available to SMEs and social enterprises within the Derry City Council area.
High footfall areas, such as the city centre, where demand for high capacity wireless access is greatest.
Available to all public buildings in partnership with landlords.
About the Voucher Scheme
• Cover the connection charges of installing ultrafast broadband
• Voucher Value £250 - £3000
• SME’s are primary focus of the scheme
• Small Office/ Home Worker and Commercial landlords with multiple SME’s
• Application will be online
• The Super Connected scheme aims to enable speeds from 30Mbps up to 1Gbps for eligible businesses.
Eligibility
• Eligibility criteria– Registered with Companies House– Reside within the relevant geographical area (postcode)
www.connectionvouchers.co.uk/derry-londonderry/– <249 employees– Turnover <EU50m– Balance sheet <EU43m– SME’s can redeem vouchers with any supplier registered for their city
www.connectionvouchers.co.uk/suppliers/
• Scheme Launch- Mid March & ends in March 2015
Eligible Expenditure• Vouchers can only be used for capital expenditure i.e.
the connection itself• No subsidy for monthly charges• No cover for costs of equipment e.g. Routers or
Firewall• Technology Neutral – connection charges can be
funded for wired, wireless, or other technology types provided they deliver a step change from what you have had before
• Contractual relationship is between the SME and service provider
What does ultrafast connectivity mean for your business?
• Market, sell and deliver products to a wide geographical area• Aid extension into new markets• Engage with customers and clients around the world and outside
normal working hours• Create media rich web content to advertise and promote your
products• Efficiently manage & co-ordinate suppliers in the production
chain through real time logistics & collaboration• Facilitate flexible working – reducing office overheads, travelling
time & costs, assist work/ life balance • Send & receive large amounts of data and information rapidly
Wireless City Concession Model
Benefits• Improved access to high
speed mobile broadband• Expand opportunities for
development of apps and their usage
• Opportunity to improve digital literacy skills
• Promote online and local content
Public Wi-Fi HotspotsBenefits• Promoting the use of underused
spaces• Use as a marketing tool for
promoting the city• Encouraging visitors to dwell in
locations for longer• Localised marketing content• Greater interaction between
citizens and local businesses
Demand Stimulation
• Voucher launch – Mid March• City wide promotional campaign to promote
uptake of the scheme• Tailored and structured programme of one to
one support to help small businesses to adopt and exploit ultrafast broadband
• Product development projects, cluster programmes, awareness raising workshops and networking events
If you are interested in finding out more contact:
Business Opportunities TeamEmail: [email protected]: 028 7137 6506
