Businesses and residents in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset with broadband connections of less than 2Mb/s can apply for a subsidy towards their wireless broadband connection.
What does this broadband subsidy scheme do?
This scheme can offer support towards the cost of the equipment and installation of a wireless broadband connection. If you are eligible you will be issued with a code you can redeem with Wessex Internet, which is worth up to £350.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for the scheme:
- You currently can’t get a broadband service of more than 2Mb/s.
- You are not in current plans to get fibre broadband OR you will not benefit within the next year. This will be checked for you when you make an application.
- You own the property you are applying for. If not, you will need to speak to your landlord.
- You must live in either Dorset, Somerset or Wiltshire.
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- Landline phone numbers usually produce more accurate results than checks on addresses. When you input your phone number, don’t include spaces.
- The top line of your result will show how the property is connected to the network, i.e. “Telephone number X on Exchange X is served by cabinet X.”
- Look at the top row of the table, if is states “FTTC” this means that fibre broadband (Fibre To The Cabinet) is available at the property already, and you will not be eligible for this scheme. If you can’t see any FTTC rows, fibre broadband is not currently available at your property.
- Remember to read the small print after the table. Sometimes it contains additional useful information about your area.
Great! What do I need to do?
- If you think that you may be eligible, please conduct a speed test by using www.speedtest.net and send a print screen of the results to info@wessexinternet.com. Please note you will only be eligible for the voucher if you are receiving download speeds of less then 2Mb per second.
- We will then apply for the voucher on your behalf and the BDUK team will be in contact to confirm you agree to the terms and conditions of the scheme. The terms and conditions can be found here.
- We will then confirm once your voucher has been issued, and we will contact you to complete your order.
- Enjoy the superfast speeds of Wessex Internet!
You can read more about the voucher scheme here: https://basicbroadband.culture.gov.uk/
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