Digital infrastructure, both fixed line broadband and mobile connectivity, is increasingly critical for all residents, businesses and visitors in Cumbria.

At a meeting of Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet today (Thursday 15 December), Members heard how significant progress in its Digital Infrastructure Strategy has been achieved over the last 12 months, with almost 95% of properties in the county now able to access broadband services of at least 30Mbps

Up to £2million of additional funding from Cumbria County Council is now available to help homes and businesses in rural areas of Cumbria get access to much faster and more reliable internet connections.

At a meeting of Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet today (17 March), Members have been reviewing and celebrating progress on the delivery of the Digital Infrastructure Strategy.

Businesses across Cumbria are harnessing the power of faster, fibre-based broadband to boost sales, raise their online profile and work more efficiently.

Thousands of residents and businesses in Cumbria now have the opportunity to access faster broadband connections than ever before, and many already have a plan for what they will do when they can access even better speeds.

Rural communities across Cumbria are being reminded to take advantage of voucher funding from the Digital Borderlands scheme, to help them secure faster and more reliable internet connections for homes and businesses.

Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet have today agreed the council’s new Digital Infrastructure Strategy which sets out ways in which to improve broadband and mobile connectivity across the county.