Brussels, 22/02/2007 (Agence Europe) - On 22 February, the European Commission approved a UK initiative to create an advanced broadband network in North Yorkshire. Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes commented: “This advanced network for the public sector can be used by all commercial operators. It will help the economic development of North Yorkshire by allowing citizens, businesses and government bodies to reap the full benefits of advanced broadband connectivity. The project is fully in line with the Commission's policy to promote broadband in under-served areas”.
The proposed network, which is likely to be co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, complies with Community priorities in this field and is in line with the Commission efforts to bridge the digital divide