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Information on enhancing communications resilience and how we work with telecommunication service providers to manage the risk of disruption to public networks.
Service providers or government departments installing networking technologies in government shared buildings, known as hub buildings.
How to asses whether your pupils or students need help accessing the internet and resources available to help with access and safeguarding.
This guidance explains why and how public sector organisations should move to modern network solutions and away from legacy networks with information on standards you need to follow and case studies.
Many libraries offer free internet access - book internet access at your local council library
Online Centres Network offers free internet access, computer training courses for beginners and advice getting online - often free, or at low cost
This study provides an overview of existing evidence on the extent to which, and how, internet connectivity affects economic development
Information and resources for developers about broadband infrastructure and connectivity requirements for new homes.
Using recommended patterns for workplace wifi networks and sharing infrastructure.
Find out about the programme to upgrade wifi networks in schools and who can take part.
The government is rolling out gigabit networks faster than any other country in the EU.
Internet access in Great Britain, including how many people have internet, how they access it and what they use it for.
What the retirement of analogue phone lines, also known as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), means for you.
This guidance provides an overview of Project Gigabit and answers to frequently asked questions. It outlines how councillors can use their unique local role to support the deployment of gigabit-capable broadband in their area.
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