We have already had lots of interest in our mobile booster scheme. If you think you might benefit from improved mobile signal where you live, find out more by following the link below:
https://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/new-scheme-aims-to-improve-mobile-phone-coverage/
Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has warmly welcomed further investment in broadband in the region as part of the Government’s announcement on Project Gigabit.
https://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/project-gigabit-investment-welcomed/
Preparations are well underway for the rollout of the full fibre network through the recently awarded contracts from the Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) programme. To find out more, please follow the link below:
https://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/new-contracts-update-11th-march-2021/
CDS is pleased to announce that mobile phone coverage in some of the most rural areas of Devon and Somerset is set to be improved under a new scheme.
https://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/new-scheme-aims-to-improve-mobile-phone-coverage/
We are pleased to announce that three companies have been selected to roll-out full fibre networks on behalf of the Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) programme, backed by Government funding.
@theTRUESPEED @Wessex_Internet @UKAirband
http://soc.devon.cc/ZPJVM
Rural communities in mid Devon and west Somerset have received a huge boost to their broadband, thanks to Connecting Devon and Somerset.
http://soc.devon.cc/li9dI
Due to the current situation, the Cyberwell project is rolling out its e-learning Cyber Security and Data Management to all SMEs in the Heart of the South West. The training is free and you can watch a short video and sign up here at http://soc.devon.cc/ftFjO #cybersecurity
Gov Climate Advisor Says, Switch UK Road Funding to Broadband - ISPreview UK https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2020/04/gov-climate-advisor-says-switch-uk-road-funding-to-broadband.html @ispreview
Never a more important time to help our local businesses https://twitter.com/GrowthHubHOTSW/status/1250136770471223300

The South West Growth Hub are recruiting for a full time Marketing Officer, Business Intelligence Officer (both Exeter, Devon) and Business Support Advisor (Chelston, Somerset). To apply visit http://soc.devon.cc/gwcrQ #jobopportunities #businesssupport #resilienceSW #torbayhour
Hats off to colleagues @UKAirband @WeAreOpenreach @voneusbroadband & @theTRUESPEED for continuing to maintain & extend superfast coverage in the @DCCSCCBroadband region in such challenging circumstances. See https://bit.ly/3acvafE for more details of their current approaches.
Big thank you to the dedicated staff working on my various projects: Whether in DCMS, Local Authorities, Other Gov dept., Network Operators or their sub-contractors. All carefully and safely continuing to maintain and add capacity/resilience to vital communications infrastructure
We have received a lot of interest in our 3D printing of PPE to create visors for health staff. The group in Exeter and now Okehampton have produced and supplied 800 visors so far - we have printed 93 headbands so far and the printing continues!
Eligible businesses in Devon, Somerset, Torbay and Plymouth can access free 1:1 advice sessions with a business advisor to look at recovery and adaption options and a support plan for next steps, further support & guidance http://soc.devon.cc/VyP9Q #resilienceSW #keepswworking
This is what the construction of @Wessex_Internet Rural #FullFibre Broadband looks like. Great to have two of our @UkVermeer mole ploughs in the same field starting the fibre run to two #Dorset communities at the same time.
Openreach engineers are #keyworkers so you'll still see them out on the street making sure our broadband network keeps running, to help key public services, and your home #stayconnected in the crisis
https://www.openreach.co.uk/covid19