The Government is making big
decisions on our behalf about which areas of the UK will benefit
most quickly from superfast Broadband.
We need to make sure that Suffolk has its voice heard loud and
clear.
Suffolk must be at the top of the agenda when these critical
decisions are being made. If they are not, we will fall on the
wrong side of a digital divide.
We are calling on everyone in Suffolk, from all walks of life, to
give us their support and back the Better Broadband For Suffolk
campaign.
Suffolk Broadband Residential Demand Registration
Due to the overwhelming response from Suffolk businesses, we
have now opened up a residential based demand registration
survey. Your feedback is vital to demonstrating to suppliers
that Suffolk is a good contract to bid for and has a great demand
for superfast broadband. We would love to hear from as many
households as possible.
Click
here to
fill out the survey online, alternatively see below for a hard
copy. We also hope to work with Parish Councils and Libraries
to circulate the survey forms so that everyone gets a chance to
respond.
Suffolk Demand Registration Survey Hard Copy (PDF, 50Kb)
Suffolk Broadband Business Survey
Click here to complete the Suffolk Better Broadband Programme
Business Survey. Your feedback is vital to demonstrating to
suppliers that Suffolk is a good contract to bid for and has a
great demand for superfast broadband. We need to hear from as many
businesses as possible in this important and final opportunity to
demonstrate demand and need. Thank you!
Suffolk Better Broadband Conference, 9th March
On the 9th March we are holding a Better Broadband Conference at
the Apex Centre, Bury St Edmunds. The purpose of this is
firstly to formally launch the consultation with broadband
providers - the final step before commencing the procurement
process to award the contract for delivery of the Suffolk Better
Broadband Plan. And secondly to give businesses and
communities the chance to view and comment on our proposals for
broadband in Suffolk, and discuss the impact it might have over the
County. We have assembled some exciting speakers and there will be
question slots with Suffolk MPs. We will also have a range of
technological showcases demonstrating the potential of broadband to
transform business and public service delivery. For more
information, or to register an interest in attending, please
contact
broadband@suffolk.gov.uk.
Plans
Suffolk Local Broaband Plan BDUK Approved Version Nov 2011*
(PDF, 1Mb)
Suffolk Local Broadband Plan Summary*(PDF, 212Kb)
*
Data regarding commercial broadband deployments plans were
accurate at time of publication (31st March 2011)
Broadband in Suffolk Briefing (July 2010) (PDF, 500Kb)
News
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 80Kb)
February Newsletter (PDF, 500Kb)
January Newsletter (PDF, 350Kb)
December Newsletter (PDF, 510Kb)
November Newsletter (PDF, 210Kb)
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needs.
How else you can help
You can also help us campaign for Better Broadband For Suffolk by
promoting the campaign and link on your website, blog or other
social media outlet.
Better business
Suffolk is home to over 25,000 businesses. With many more
micro-businesses we have a successful track record of innovation
and entrepreneurial spirit. Suffolk business, including some of the
UKs leading financial services, biotechnology, tourism and high
value food and drink producers need better broadband if they are to
continue to be at the forefront of the nation's economy.
Better healthcare
Imagine being able to receive most of your primary healthcare
services delivered to you in your home, avoiding the need for
routine trips to the hospital, clinic or your GP. Better broadband
would enable online monitoring of your health, online diagnosis of
medical conditions via online consultation and online supervision
of drug administration. As well as being more convenient for you,
the delivery of better healthcare online would help to improve the
services delivered by the NHS at greatly reduced costs.
Better education
Suffolk is the county of opportunity. Our schools and colleges need
better broadband if they are to continue to develop the leaders of
tomorrow. Access to faster, more reliable services will enable our
young people to reach their potential. Research shows that giving a
child access to the internet via broadband results in an increase
in GCSE attainment.
Better entertainment
Suffolk is home to 750,000 people. They need better broadband if
families living in our county are to enjoy the benefits of the
growing range of rich video-based entertainment services streamed
over the Internet into the home.
Better society
Suffolk's people, young and old, want to play their part in the
exciting new world that better broadband would bring. Whether it is
now with social networking and linking in with business or looking
at tomorrow with voting on line or being part of the big society,
faster and more reliable broadband will ensure our citizens can
play their part in the future of
society.