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The Future of Broadband is in the Community

The Future of Broadband is in the Community. Alston, Cumbria A Small Market Town. 938 households Population density = 24 homes per km 2 National average = 377 homes per km 2 The most sparsely populated parish in England Consequently the last place where NGA is do-able….

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The Future of Broadband is in the Community

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  1. The Future of Broadband is in the Community

  2. Alston, Cumbria A Small Market Town

  3. 938 households Population density = 24 homes per km2 National average = 377 homes per km2 The most sparsely populated parish in England Consequently the last place where NGA is do-able… Alston & Alston Moor … or is it?

  4. Daniel Heery, Director Alston Cybermoor Operator of the local community wireless broadband network connecting 35% of local homes and businesses Offering community, health and business services Transforming ‘Cybermoor’ into ‘Fibremoor’, aiming to connect 100% of homes to next gen fibre and wireless A rural community-led project

  5. The Task: Three 100s 100% of homes covered – nobody left behind 100 Mbps - a truly Next Generation service (and it’s symmetric) £100 per year (roughly) - about the same as today’s telephone line rental It’s do-able with Long term financing Community engagement Limited public subsidy Cost per home - £2900 A Next Gen Network for Alston Digging NOW!

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