Switch on Shropshire was a £4.79 million project, aimed at providing broadband access to businesses and the community of Shropshire. The 3-year project run by Shropshire County Council was funded by Advantage West Midlands, Rural Regeneration Zone and European Regional Development Fund grants. The project ended in March 2007, with a second project that offered a grant to businesses looking to embrace wireless technology. The community IT aspect of the project has continued as part of Shropshire County Council. Shropshire Broadplaces offer communities and businesses access to broadband. This website has more information about the project, or you can download the project report below.		Shropshire Broadplaces have a new website! Information about Shropshire Broadplaces can now be found at: www.shropshirebroadplaces.org.uk
For Business Phase 3 project has now ended. For the last four years Switch on Shropshire has helped over 500 businesses in Shropshire move onto Broadband and develop their respective e-commerce strategies. The WIFI Businesses Project, concentrated on 'developing Wireless ICT capacity to remove barriers to new markets, employment & training'. A Grant of £3500 (plus own business contribution of £500) was available towards Wireless ICT equipment, Training and Consultancy. Grant information Over 400 business in Shropshire have received a Switch on Shropshire grant. The success of the project has been tremendous, with hundreds of business benefiting from a broadband connection, new hardware and enhanced or new E-commerce services. Unfortunately the funding has now finished for this type of business grants. Below are examples of how local businesses have benefitted: Stretton Hall Hotel Shropshire County Brides Grocontinental Find out more here... Alternatively use the quick links below Quick links: find out more here... Business Introduction Implementing Broadband Are you eligible for SOS funding? Business Grants which are available E-commerce Awards 2005 Business Case Studies Business News Business Events Social Enterprise Business Reports Objective 2 (European funding) Rural Regeneration Zone Business Advice from SCC Register with SOS Contact SOS for Business		For Communities The Story of Switch on Shropshire. The Switch on Shropshire has had a significant impact on many people in Shropshire. Over 400 businesses have benefited from connectivity, website development and hardware, while 35 communities have received equipment, software and expertise which has made a real difference to people's lives. The Story of Switch on Shropshire is a summary of how the project evolved, the people who benefited and the learning opportunities it created. If you would like a hard copy please contact the office 01743 252296 A pdf is also available at the bottom of this page.

Broadband Enablement Dates

All exchanges in Shropshire have now been enabled. For further information about your local exchange please visit: The Broadband Resource

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