Transform Digital Conference 08-05-2014 broadband, technology, fibre, digital

1. Connection Vouchers Scheme–
Presentation for INCA
Super Connected Cities Programme
8th May 2014

2. • Scheme is now live within each of 22 SuperConnected Cities – phased go-live from Dec
13 to March 14. Market test ran during Summer 2013.
• Scheme ends March 2015
• Demand driven & SME focussed – they make the purchasing decisions, not government
• Voucher value is £200-£3,000 per applicant (aggregation is supported)
• Covers connection charges (not recurring charges) – defined “Eligible Costs”
• Technology neutral, but must result in “Step Change” in performance for the SME – to
broadly:
• 30 Mb/s for NGA
• 20 Mb/s (and capable of achieving 30 Mb/s) for business grade services
• Over 300 suppliers now registered
Connection Voucher Scheme - Overview

3. • Scheme represents a £100m capital investment in the Telco industry – use it!
• Level of interest and number of vouchers growing fast – number of vouchers issued has
doubled each month since Dec
• Great opportunity for AltNets - >85% of vouchers have been won by suppliers other
than BT/Virgin
• Lots of registered suppliers – but more active involvement required
• Mixed performance across cities – active suppliers make a real difference
• Where smaller suppliers grasp the opportunity they can be very successful.
• Some good examples so far (and growing pipeline) of voucher aggregation in business
parks and multi-occupancy dwellings – largest current scheme is >80 vouchers
Status & Discussion Points