AQW 42624/11-15 Written question to the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment
To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail the eligibility criteria for the Broadband UK Connection Voucher Scheme.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 20 February 2015
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 20 February 2015
- Answer due by
- 9 March 2015
- Answered
- 4 March 201512 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Super-connected Cities Programme is managed by Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), a unit within the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Business premises, within the Belfast and Londonderry council areas, who meet the eligibility criteria at https://www.connectionvouchers.co.uk/superconnected-cities/
can apply for grants up to £3,000, to cover the cost of high speed broadband installation.
The Super-connected Cities Programme is being extended to include other council areas. This presents an opportunity for our new Super-Councils to apply for a voucher scheme, similar to those that exist in Belfast and Londonderry council areas.
My Department facilitated an information event on 23 February 2015 to advise council representatives of further details.