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**Connecting Devon and Somerset *(CDS)*** is proud to be the largest publicly-subsidised rural broadband programme in England.

We have already delivered superfast broadband access to more than 326,000 homes and businesses in our region – that’s more than any other broadband programme in England to date.

Our programme covers Devon & Somerset County Council areas, Bath & North East Somerset and North Somerset unitary council areas. Take-up of CDS funded broadband services is over 78% which is above the national average.

[More about us](https://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/about/)

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   [Get connected with broadband](https://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/get-connected/)

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 [Getting a better connection](https://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/better-connection/)

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 [View coverage in your area](https://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/better-connection/coverage/)

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