‘Go e-sussex’
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‘Go e-sussex’For a better broadband across East Sussex
April 2013
Broadband Agenda
UK Government’s Aim:• To ensure this country has the best
Superfast Broadband in Europe by the end of this parliament (2015)
The EU ‘Digital Agenda’ 2010-2020:• 100% coverage of > 30Mbps (2020)
How that will happen
• Private sector investment –BT Openreach, Virgin Media et al
• Public Sector subsidy–BDUK £10.64m, matched locally by £15m
What the Public Funding is for
• This funding only applies to those areas not covered by current private telecoms investment plans
• This funding is to upgrade 90% of the county to superfast broadband by 2015
• This funding is to ensure that everyone in East Sussex can get the basic level of internet service of 2mbps by 2015
What we have been up to
• Submitted our Local Broadband Plan • Formally engaged with the market – to refine our data and understand their plans – To consult the market on our draft intervention
areas
• We have issued our Invitation to Tender (ITT) to the bidders (BT and Fujitsu) and are now in procurement stage
‘Go e-sussex’ Project
• Local broadband Plan submitted
• Approval by Government
• £10.64m BDUK funding
Key Stages
• Open Market Review
• State Aid Consultation
• Draft ITT
• Final ITT• Supplier
response • Evaluation• Contract award
Project Application
Market Engagement
Procurement Planning of rollout
Broadband Delivery
• Site surveys• Map out
implementation plan
• Broadband rollout
• Completion by end of 2015
What next?
• Award a contract with the selected delivery partner & work with them to map out how best to roll out superfast broadband
• Work with our delivery partner to install the infrastructure as quickly as possible
We need your help!
• We know that broadband providers are looking at significant levels of demand
• ‘Go e-sussex’ campaign launched in November to encourage businesses & residents to register their interest for faster broadband
• Dedicated website with speed checker, news updates and frequently asked questions
• We have printed materials available on request
Thank YouEmail: [email protected]