Wales Boosts Broadband Subsidies
Posted: 25th Mar, 2004 By: MarkJ
The Welsh Development Agency (WDA) has been forced to increase its broadband subsidies to regional businesses. The reason for the extra cash is due to fears that some would still be unable to afford hi-speed access:
The WDA announced on Wednesday that it is raising the maximum amount of subsidy available when a company signs up for a broadband connection. The WDA will now pay half the costs during the first year, up to a maximum grant of £3,000.
Previously, the maximum subsidy available was just £1,500 and only applied to satellite connections. Now, firms will also be able to claim back the cost of a fixed-line or wireless link. For the first time, the WDA's broadband subsidies will also be available to charities as well as commercial firms.
No doubt the move will be most welcome, making the transition to broadband access that much more manageable. More @ ZDNet.
The WDA announced on Wednesday that it is raising the maximum amount of subsidy available when a company signs up for a broadband connection. The WDA will now pay half the costs during the first year, up to a maximum grant of £3,000.
Previously, the maximum subsidy available was just £1,500 and only applied to satellite connections. Now, firms will also be able to claim back the cost of a fixed-line or wireless link. For the first time, the WDA's broadband subsidies will also be available to charities as well as commercial firms.
No doubt the move will be most welcome, making the transition to broadband access that much more manageable. More @ ZDNet.
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