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<p>The Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review (FTIR), published in July 2018, sets
out the Government’s strategy for ensuring that 15 million premises are able to connect
to full fibre by 2025, with a nationwide network established by 2033. Since the publication
of the FITR, full fibre coverage is now available to 7% of UK premises, up from 4%
around 12 months ago.</p><p> </p><p>The Better Broadband Voucher Scheme, open for
applications until 31st December 2019, is available to those who are unable to obtain
a connection speed above 2Mbps. The Scheme can support access to satellite broadband,
or fixed 4G or wireless connections in some locations. The Gigabit Broadband Voucher
Scheme, launched in March 2018 as part of Local Full Fibre Networks programme, enables
small to medium sized businesses to claim a voucher worth up to £2,500, and residents
to claim a voucher worth up to £500 as part of a group project.</p><p> </p><p>DCMS
has convened the Digital Enterprise Delivery Group, part of the Digital Skills Partnership,
to bring together a range of industry stakeholders to improve the digital capabilities
of SMEs and charities.</p><p> </p><p>BEIS’s £9 million Business Basics programme,
announced as part of the UK’s Industrial Strategy, is testing innovative ways of encouraging
SMEs to take up technology (such as accountancy or CRM software), as well as business
practices that can boost productivity. Be the Business, supported by up to £18.6m
Government funding, is a business-led independent charity that is identifying practical
steps to enable the adoption of technology and enable best-practice leadership and
management techniques.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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