Category: News
Chester to get a mobile connection boost
Cheshire West and Chester Council has secured an agreement in principle for a network of small cells to be installed across the city centre by Ontix. The first provider to offer the increased mobile coverage in the City Centre will be Virgin Media O2. The Council is also talking with Vodafone, and their network is expected to follow.
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100 Businesses Accessed Digital Cheshire Business Support
Over 100 businesses have accessed support from Digital Cheshire since it’s launch in Spring 2024. The Digital Cheshire programme offers businesses access to fully funded digital support through virtual events and specialist masterclasses.
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Cheshire East Improved, Greener, Community Facilities Fund – Funded by the UK Rural England
Grants are currently available to improve digital connectivity, energy efficiency and save carbon at community facilities and buildings through the Improved, Greener Community Facilities Fund.
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Major broadband upgrade will benefit 15,000 Cheshire homes and businesses
Freedom Fibre has been awarded £43 million to upgrade broadband infrastructure in rural Cheshire as part of the government’s Project Gigabit rollout.
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Public Consultation – January 2024 – Digital Cheshire
Update to the existing Digital Cheshire project, to clarify the coverage of Next Generation Access (NGA) Broadband within an existing Intervention Area in Cheshire.
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