‘Go e-sussex’ For a better broadband across East Sussex April 2013

Broadband Agenda UK Government’s Aim: To ensure this country has the best Superfast Broadband in Europe by the end of this parliament (2015) The EU ‘Digital Agenda’ : 100% coverage of > 30Mbps (2020 )

How that will happen Private sector investment – BT Openreach, Virgin Media et al Public Sector subsidy – BDUK £10.64m, matched locally by £15m

What the Public Funding is for This funding only applies to those areas not covered by current private telecoms investment plans This funding is to upgrade 90% of the county to superfast broadband by 2015 This funding is to ensure that everyone in East Sussex can get the basic level of internet service of 2mbps by 2015

What we have been up to Submitted our Local Broadband Plan Formally engaged with the market – to refine our data and understand their plans – To consult the market on our draft intervention areas We have issued our Invitation to Tender (ITT) to the bidders (BT and Fujitsu) and are now in procurement stage

‘Go e-sussex’ Project Local broadband Plan submitted Approval by Government £10.64m BDUK funding Key Stages Open Market Review State Aid Consultation Draft ITT Final ITT Supplier response Evaluation Contract award Project Application Market Engagement Procurement Planning of rollout Broadband Delivery Site surveys Map out implementation plan Broadband rollout Completion by end of 2015

What next? Award a contract with the selected delivery partner & work with them to map out how best to roll out superfast broadband Work with our delivery partner to install the infrastructure as quickly as possible

We need your help! We know that broadband providers are looking at significant levels of demand ‘Go e-sussex’ campaign launched in November to encourage businesses & residents to register their interest for faster broadband Dedicated website with speed checker, news updates and frequently asked questions We have printed materials available on request

Thank You