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Facts about actnow:
Including over £7 million from Objective One, it is one of the largest private and public sector partnerships in Cornwall since the county was granted Objective One status by the European Union in 2000.
actnow has achieved recognition with Best eEurope Practices (BEEP) as a ‘good practice’ case study of information and communications technology playing a key role in regional development
The partnership was awarded Regional Partnership Category Champion as part of the Broadband Britain Challenge 2003.
actnow has attracted such interest from other regions in the UK that in February 2004, it hosted ‘The Broadband Edge Conference’ at the Eden Project to share knowledge and best practice to broadband partnerships across the country. The event attracted leaders of public and private sector organisations throughout the UK and included high profile speakers such as Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Energy, E-Commerce and Postal Services.
Press releases:
2005
actnow honours the unsung heros of the Cornish broadband revolution
actnow celebrates third anniversary with announcement of ICT awards
Target for signing up farmers hit two years ahead of schedule
actnow provides broadband for Ellen MacArthur finish
actnow reaches the parts others can't reach
Cornwall leads the way in remote & rural communications
2004
Cornwall to have near universal coverage by summer 2005
actnow smashes through target a whole year early!
actnow hailed as broadband beacon for the UK
New undersea cable to Torpoint a first in UK broadband rollout
actnow welcomes major step forward towards bringing broadband to 100% of Cornwall
BT announce removal of distance related limits
