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Tove Valley Communities Superfast Broadband

Discover the journey of Tove Valley Broadband from dial-up to superfast broadband, the challenges faced, and the commitment to bridging the digital divide in rural areas. Learn about the organization, achievements, and future goals. Stay connected with Tove Valley Broadband!

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Tove Valley Communities Superfast Broadband

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  1. Tove Valley Communities Superfast Broadband A project led by Abthorpe Broadband Association Limited on behalf of the rural area of the upper Tove valley Tove Valley Broadband – 20 October 2015 1

  2. Brief history Prior to 2003 -- dial-up at a snail’s pace No prospect of ADSL connection to Abthorpe 2003 March - the conception of ABbA Our own Satellite Broadband for Abthorpe and Slapton at just £5 a month – 1.5 Mbps 2006 ADSL – BT came to town Our customers need a better service!

  3. Bonjour Bruxelles Tove Valley Broadband – 19 September 2013 3

  4. Getting Started It all began in 2003 with dial-up at a snail’s pace No prospect of ADSL connection to Abthorpe The conception of ABbA Our own Satellite Broadband for Abthorpe and Slapton at just £5 a month – 1.5 Mbps 2006 ADSL – BT came to town Our customers need a better service!

  5. The Demand for SFBB 2 Mbps is no longer enough iPlayer, ITV player and other on demand TV applications, Netflix, Love Film, YouTube, on-line gaming For now it appears to be an urban revolution Not a commercial economic prospect for many rural areas Nothing for Abthorpe and Slapton in the foreseeable future For ABbA it was change or die

  6. Could we make a case for SFBB Much more complex economics and infrastructure would demand more revenue Bigger area More customers Wi-Fi should work but much more complex geography The communities of Abthorpe, Slapton, Wappenham, Weston and Lois Weedon fitted together.

  7. Tove Valley Broadband – 19 September 2013 7

  8. Building Commitment 450 premises; 280 are businesses or homeworkers Generating commitment Leaflets and flyers Village meetings and local events Website and registration MP endorsement Local publicity, local radio, About my Area 200 households and businesses signed up It was a “Go”!!

  9. Tove Valley Communities Superfast Broadband A project led by Abthorpe Broadband Association Limited on behalf of the rural area of the upper Tove valley Eric Malcomson - Chairman Tove Valley Broadband – 19 September 2013 10

  10. Organisation Salient Facts Abthorpe Broadband Association Limited Not-for-profit Captures the attention of the communinties. limited by guarantee Members are liable to pay £1 each in the event of the Company failing. Run by volunteers No employees, PAYE, VAT – simple accounts. Get support Community, District, County, DEFRA, DCMS

  11. Expertise The Ring-leader The Geek The Quidnunc Aspiring Millionaire

  12. Pre-survey your take-up Set up a website survey – DIY or SurveyMonkey Letterbox drop leaflets Get invited to Parish meetings and other community meetings Gate-crash coffee mornings, etc. Make sure your service is wanted……..

  13. TVB Project Achievements 100/100Mbps backhaul Better than superfast (24Mbps+) using WiFi radios (5GHz) Over 400 premises could be served Since 01 June 2013 - 175 members (16/09/13)

  14. Basic costings (incl. VAT)

  15. Where is the TVB Project going? 500/500Mbps backhaul Already we are seeing sustained peaks of usage of over 50Mbps. This will cost us £35,000/year Fibre between villages Which will deliver full bandwidth to village access points by replacing point-to-point radio links Fibre to premises The bee’s knees – almost totally future-proof

  16. Extended costings Fibre between villages £100,000 (about £5/m plus kit plus “civils”) Fibre to the premises £100,000 (£20,000 per village) RCBF grant £100,000 Community funding £70,000 from loans – paid off by 2017 £30,000 from members fees and subscriptions

  17. Telephone Services Remember, always keep a mobile phone charged in case you need to make emergency calls

  18. LINKS ToveValley website Fibretest.kc.kcom.com Coverage area Original survey page Wappenham church panorama

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