High Speed Broadband in Kingscote & Bagpath
High Speed Broadband has become an essential utility for homes and businesses throughout the UK. However, there remain pockets, such as Kingscote & Bagpath, where Openreach/BT will not provide a service, and Fastershire reports that they are currently searching for a supplier to deliver in our area, but have given no commitment. Meanwhile, we remain unable to access the best internet services, and are left with poor quality broadband which is inadequate for most users and, in fact, forces some residents to work in other better connected locations rather than at home.
Dan Howdle, telecoms spokesman at Cable.co.uk, said: “Digital inequality is a huge problem in the UK, both for those who suffer at the bottom end and for the UK economy as a whole. Digital black holes, unless addressed, will suffer steady economic decline as homes become less desirable, and businesses can no longer sustain themselves without an online presence.”
As a result of this, in the past 24 months Voneus has worked with Kingscote & Bagpath residents trialling satellite broadband with limited success, but has now developed an expertise in alternative forms of superfast broadband suitable for hard to reach rural areas. Voneus has had notable success with superfast broadband in Miserden (Gloucestershire) and Dunton (Bedfordshire) and is now in a position to roll this out to Kingscote and Bagpath and has received support for the scheme from the Parish Council.
Voneus is now a recognised partner for delivering Superfast Broadband by BDUK: http://www.fastershire.com/about-fastershire/better-broadband-scheme/providers
What speeds will I get?
Up to 60mbps. Voneus commit to delivering superfast broadband.
How much will it cost?
| Installation Cost £ | Monthly Cost £ |
| £0 (no cost) provided you register your household by 10th January 2017 | FREEDOM package – £34.99
Unlimited Super-fast broadband. A perfect plan for families who like to stream music, movies and browse the internet or ESSENTIAL package – £20.00 Super-fast broadband for light users. Up to 20GB data usage per month, perfect for email, online shopping and keeping up with friends on social media |
The System Installations
- High fibre cable for Bagpath due to the landscape limitations which prevent a clear line of sight to allow for unrestricted signal
- Transmitted high speed broadband signal for Kingscote
Village Hall Superfast Broadband
As a gesture of goodwill, Voneus will be installing broadband free of charge into the Village Hall. This will allow us to offer more flexibility that will undoubtedly benefit the community in the long term.
How long will it take to install?
65 working days from start to completion; anticipated start is 1st February 2017.
Do you have questions or want to know more?
Voneus will be available to present and answer questions about the scheme as follows:
HIGH SPEED BROADBAND MEETING
Friday 6th January 2017
7pm
Village Hall, Kingscote
HOW DO I REGISTER?
| 1 | Apply for a BDUK Voucher
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It is FREE to register for a BDUK Voucher.
Once you have registered, you will be automatically given a reference number. Register by 10th January latest http://www.fastershire.com/about-fastershire/better-broadband-scheme/register If you prefer not to sign up immediately, there may be approximately one month’s flexibility, but there is no guarantee that the voucher can be redeemed if you apply after 10th January. |
| 2 | Email the reference number to Alice Cooper | Email your reference number to Alice Cooper on the dedicated address here: Kingscotebagpath.broadband@gmail.com
Alice will collate all names & reference numbers and forward to Voneus |
| 3 | Voneus begins installation | Voneus will then contact you progress the installation.
The installation will be live by March 2017. |
High Speed Broadband in Kingscote