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£122 Million Investment to Transform Rural UK Connectivity

6/26/2025

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Wessex Internet is set to revolutionize rural connectivity in the UK after securing £50 million from the National Wealth Fund, complementing £72 million from a government initiative. This significant investment will boost their network coverage from 40,000 to an impressive 137,000 premises, tackling the digital divide in Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire.

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Story summary

Wessex Internet is set to revolutionize rural connectivity in the UK after securing £50 million from the National Wealth Fund, complementing £72 million from a government initiative. This significant investment will boost their network coverage from 40,000 to an impressive 137,000 premises, tackling the digital divide in Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire.