East Sussex County Council has announced investment of £500,000 to support the government’s Rural Gigabit Voucher scheme, which helps businesses and residents in rural areas to access fast and reliable broadband. Currently those eligible can apply for government funding towards the installation of gigabit capable technology (up to 1000Mbps), with businesses receiving up to £3,500 and residents receiving up to £1,500. Those receiving the government’s funding will automatically receive an additional top-up subsidy of up to £1,000 per eligible applicant from East Sussex County Council towards the cost of installing new fast and reliable connections.
