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Northern Ireland fund 1.9 Million to develop broadband services
The Northern Ireland Executive has unveiled a £1.9m fund to promote the extension of broadband services. Economy minister Arlene Foster has launched the £1.9 million Northern Ireland Broadband Fund, which aims to provide support to businesses undertaking technology trials related to the roll out of high speed broadband.
The fund, which is financed under the European Regional Development Fund Sustainable Competitiveness Programme 2007-2013, will have a particular focus on the delivery of broadband services into rural areas as the Department for Enterprise, Trade and Investment believes there is a need for more competition among suppliers in rural areas, and to increase average speeds.
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