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By BT
This is a campaign to bring faster broadband to USO-eligible addresses in Chirk. If enough people pledge, BT will upgrade the network so eligible premises can get faster broadband.
BT has created this page, at the request of local residents, so you can crowdfund the sum necessary to bring faster broadband to USO-eligible addresses in your network cluster.
We’re doing this as part of the Universal Service Obligation (USO), a piece of government legislation that gives eligible UK addresses the right to request a ‘decent’ broadband connection – i.e. one capable of download speeds above 10Mbps and upload speeds of above 1Mbps.
BT’s contribution, defined by Government and Ofcom, is £3,400 per premises for 70% of eligible premises in the network build area. Therefore, for each eligible premises above 70% that calls us to register their interest, BT will contribute another £3,400, lowering the excess cost to pay. If you haven’t already registered your interest please call 0800 783 0223.
In your area, the upgrade cost is too high for us to meet alone. If your community can come together to pay the excess cost by pledging towards the target, the upgrade will go ahead.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
We all know how important it is for homes and businesses to have a decent internet connection. It can open doors to things that really matter to a community - education, employment, entertainment and contact with friends and family.
BT has partnered with Spacehive to make it easier for USO-eligible communities to share the cost of network upgrades. BT will cover the platform and transaction fees too, so 100% of your pledge will go towards the cost of the upgrade
If the target is met by the deadline, BT will upgrade the network allowing you to subscribe to a broadband package of your choosing. We’ll only collect payment if the target is reached.
Anyone can contribute towards target, but only premises in the network cluster itself will benefit directly from the network upgrade. You should have received a letter from us confirming your address is eligible – but if you’re unsure and want to check before you pledge, call us on 0800 783 0223.
To learn more, visit www.bt.com/USO
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Thanks for participating in our trial. If you haven’t done so already, please do call BT’s USO helpdesk - free phone 0800 783 0223 - to register your interest in this scheme, as doing so can lower the excess cost to pay. The Contribution from BT, defined by Government and OFCOM, is £3400 per premise for up to 70% of eligible premises in the network build area. Therefore, for each eligible premise above 70% that calls & registers interest, BT will contribute an additional £3400, lowering the excess cost to pay
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £4,913
Costs Breakdown
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Target (inc. fees) £4,913
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VolunteerBT is one of the world's leading providers of communications services. We serve the needs of customers in the UK and in 180 countries worldwide.
Our main activities are the provision of fixed-line services, broadband, mobile and TV products and services, and networked IT services.
We’re working with Ofcom, the independent communications regulator, to deliver the broadband Universal Service Obligation (USO). It’s a piece of government legislation that gives eligible UK addresses the right to request a ‘decent’ broadband connection.
Ofcom defines this as a connection that can deliver a download speed of at least 10MB and an upload speed of at least 1MB. It should be fast enough for several people in a household to be online at once.
Under the USO scheme you can receive a contribution of up to £3,400 per property towards the cost of upgrading a network. If the upgrade cost is higher than this, eligible addresses have the ability to come together and collectively fund the additional costs for their community via Spacehive.
If the target is reached, we ‘ll deliver the upgrade - typically within a year.
To learn more about USO, visit www.bt.com/USO
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