Superfast broadband will be coming to Kent after the government agreed a £10million package of funding to help make it happen.

In his announcement, Communications Minister Ed Vaizey praised the enthusiasm of Kent and Medway.

Kevin Lynes, KCC Cabinet member for regeneration and economic development, said: “This is very welcome news. Improving broadband connections for every part of Kent will be crucially in helping the county’s businesses to be as competitive as possible.

“It will also help communities to stay connected.

“But this is not the end of the story. We also need to persuade those who provide the broadband network to work with us in reaching every corner of Kent. So there is still work to do in showing the industry that it needs to invest right across the county.

“We won’t see the benefits overnight but, in the longer term, this announcement and our partnership will keep Kent fighting fit for the rest of the 21st century.”

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