22 July 2005
A project launched using high-speed, broadband technology to boost the local jobs market, has had extremely positive effects on Devon's economy.
Broadband4Devon, which is partly funded by the EU, has seen Devon businesses invest more than £6 million in technology. It has also contributed over £13 million to the Devon economy in increased productivity and investment by small, medium enterprises in technology.
And now, thanks to extra funding and resources, this innovative programme can now be implemented across the whole county.
Executive member for economy and regeneration, strategic planning and regional affairs, councillor Humphrey Temperley, said: "The broadband connections in Devon are rising at the rate of 5,000 per month.
"This is a fantastic leap forward in the demand for fast Internet access and communications technology and shows the hunger of Devon businesses to grasp the opportunities available."
"Broadband4Devon is making a vital contribution to the future prosperity of the county."
The launch of this new stage of the project was held yesterday at 16:00 BST in the XFi Centre for Finance Investment at the University of Exeter.© DeHavilland Information Services plc
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