Manchester & Salford Digital City

Dr Alexander RoyNew Economy

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Original Manchester & Salford SCCPsWhole city coverage with:–‘White’ area infill–Final connections for SMEs

– Vouchers for Ethernet/FTTP connection charges–Fibre to multi-occupancy buildings (business & residential)–Ducting for Enterprise Zone

– Multi-utility ducting exempt from State aid–High-speed wireless

– Originally using UBF for ubiquitous coverage but pushed towards concession model for State aid reasons

–Information, demand stimulation & business support– A requirement of but not funded through UBF

Rescoped Manchester & Salford SCCPsLack of State aid approval for urban means:–‘White’ area infill – not possible to build infrastructure even though large areas underserved–Final connections for SMEs – focus on vouchers as demand-led alternative, but niche market segment–Fibre to multi-occupancy buildings (business & residential) – potential to expand this – using vouchers?–Ducting – potential for other development sites–High-speed wireless – potential to fund expansion though State aid concerns remain–Information, demand stimulation & business support – becomes critical for take-up of vouchers but still unable to fund revenue