Press Release: Call for local, regional and national leaders to take advantage of new EU broadband funding and support

The European Commission launched on the 10 July 2014 its 'Connected Communities' initiative – an umbrella for several systems designed to connect towns, cities, local broadband partnerships and operators to the advice they need to access finance and develop tailored business models for bringing fast broadband to their community.

European Commission: RAPID: MEMO/14/474: Frequently asked questions: "Connected Communities" http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-474_en.htm

European Commission: Digital Agenda for 2020: Living online: Do you want a Connected Community? https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/node/70418

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