1. How can broadband internet access promote economic development in Cornwall?
Non-profit making actnow partnership
£12.5m funding from BT, Cornwall enterprise & South West Regional Development Agency
£5.5m came from EU Objective 1 funding
Helped over 10,000 businesses since 1992

2. The broadband revolution in Cornwall

3. Locate these on your map
Extreme Academy – Watergate Bay, markets sports tourism and takes advantage of low-cost flights to Newquay. Activities are marketed and purchased on the internet
The Eden Project is one of the most successful visitor attractions in the UK. It has brought substantial economic and social benefits to the region. Public awareness has been raised through its website
Plymouth University has wireless broadband network installed on campus for students and staff
Hidden House Bulbs, St Austell, markets a range of unusual flowering bulbs across Europe using the internet
Barlow’s Cycle Hire, St Austell uses technology to market its services
Rosslyn Hotel, Falmouth, has installed broadband in all 27 bedrooms
Spanish Dreams a Reality, Truro, links buyers throughout the world to villas

4. Case Studies