14/06/2012 (Agence Europe) - Go-ahead for ultra-fast broadband network in Birmingham. On Tuesday 12 June, the European Commission authorised the United Kingdom to grant public aid of some €6 million to finance the construction of an ultra-fast broadband network in the city of Birmingham, in particular because this network will genuinely be open to all operators and will, therefore, promote competition. (OL/transl.rt)