The coalition government has announced funding totalling £295 Million yesterday to help boost the UK’s ICT infrastructure. £150 Million was announced by the Chancellor George Osborne to improve mobile coverage in parts of Britain which have poor or no coverage and the remaining £145 Million was announced by the BIS to improve the computing infrastructure.
According to the Chancellor, there are 6 Million people in Britain who do not have good mobile coverage where they live and this investment would help developing additional masts. The government has said that masts would be developed in “consultation with local communities”.
In addition to this investment announced by the Chancellor, the Business department has announced £145 million drive growth and innovation across a range of sectors that rely heavily on computing including manufacturing, engineering and design. It will also provide industry with the latest technology and facilities, giving reassurance that Britain is a great place to do business and encouraging further private sector support.
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