A bid to bring broadband to Herefordshire has received a £2m boost.
The money was secured by the Herefordshire Partnership through the European Regional Development Fund and will make broadband services available throughout the county.
The Herefordshire In Touch programme will receive £2m in addition to the £1.6m already approved by Advantage West Midlands.
Broadband gives web users an "always on" connection with fast downloading speeds of about 512Kbps.
Around 80% of the population in the UK has access to broadband but in Herefordshire only 27% has access.
It is hoped the extra money will ensure the county's rural businesses can remain competitive into the future.
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