What is the GAB RDPE project?

Recently Great Asby Broadband successfully applied for funding from the Rural Development Programme for England to support a project to improve the community wireless network operating in the village. The aims of the project are:

1. Increase the available bandwidth from 2 to 10Mbps
2. Install a wireless network capable of delivering up to 50Mbps
3. Increase the range of the network to reach more households
4. Increase the number of subscribers by 20%.

We have engaged NextGenUs UK CIC to supply, install and support the operation of the network.  The project is scheduled to start in September 2010 and conclude by July 2011.

The project is overseen by the Project Board comprising Barbara Allen (Executive Lead), Graham Parkin (Senior User), Guy Jarvis (Senior Supplier).  The project is managed day to day by Miles Mandelson.