Quickline is supporting C4DI (Centre for Digital Innovation) to deliver innovation days, training, mentoring and workshops and helping 60 businesses and entrepreneurs over the next three years, as part of its social value commitments to Project Gigabit across east Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
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Leicestershire County Council has teamed with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to boost connectivity in public sector buildings across hard-to-reach areas.
Gigahubs have been created in 43 sites including of schools, libraries, recycling centres and other community hubs.
The £1.5m programme is designed to make the area more attractive for potential future investment from commercial broadband suppliers.
Councillor Pam Posnett, cabinet member for broadband, said: “This means more children can benefit from cutting-edge digital resources, creates new opportunities to bring communities together and encourages commercial suppliers to bring the fastest speeds to more places.
Telecoms Minister Chris Bryant added: " Our investment is more than just a technological upgrade; it's a catalyst for change in Leicestershire. By enhancing connectivity for schools, libraries and public services, we're transforming how communities and individuals engage with the digital world.
