A superfast broadband network is being rolled out across Wales as part of the Welsh Government鈥檚 Superfast Cymru project. But what could it mean for the residents of 澳门六合彩开奖记录?
The majority of 澳门六合彩开奖记录 already has superfast broadband but just how much has the internet changed our local area? Here are 6 ways it has transformed 澳门六合彩开奖记录:
1. When 澳门六合彩开奖记录 got its own TV channel
3VTV, an online TV channel, aimed exclusively at residents of 澳门六合彩开奖记录 was launched in 2012 to broadcast local news, promote local businesses that needed a helping hand and also gave local film and documentary makers the unique opportunity to showcase their work for everyone in the area to watch.
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2. Engaging in E-learning
Coleg Gwent has made it possible for people to gain professional qualifications through online courses that are both affordable and flexible. Courses on offer range from accounting and book keeping to learning how to use Microsoft Excel, both of which are useful for developing entrepreneurial skills.
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3. On air to online
Brynmawr FM went live in 2004 to give the residents of 澳门六合彩开奖记录 a mix of music and local news. Online listeners can see playlists, request songs and see upcoming events in and around 澳门六合彩开奖记录.
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4. Community spirit got a boost on social media
鈥楳y 澳门六合彩开奖记录鈥�, a blog set up in 2013 is probably one of the most informative points of reference for residents of 澳门六合彩开奖记录 who want to keep up to date with local news, council plans and events in the area via Twitter, Facebook and on its website.
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5. Lending a helping hand
澳门六合彩开奖记录 is promoting local initiatives like the work club in Ebbw Vale library, which is helping people with CVs and finding jobs online as well as the 鈥楧igital Fridays鈥� scheme which gives online support to help people with technological problems and get on the web in an informal setting.
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6. Online seminars for local businesses launched
Anyone with a small business in 澳门六合彩开奖记录 will now benefit from essential health and safety tips and advice thanks to a free web seminar streamed monthly, launched by the Health and Safety Executive in partnership with HMRC.
Superfast broadband has been made available to the majority of 澳门六合彩开奖记录 thanks to Superfast Cymru. A partnership between the Welsh Government, BT, UK Government and the European Regional Development Fund, it鈥檚 bringing faster broadband to areas which would not otherwise receive it.
With the project now 97% complete in 澳门六合彩开奖记录, most homes and businesses are able to access superfast broadband.
To find out more about superfast broadband, including information about availability in your area visit the Welsh Government鈥檚 dedicated website: www.gov.wales/broadband
The website also includes information for those not yet able to receive superfast broadband, as support may be available through the Welsh Government鈥檚 鈥楢ccess Broadband Cymru鈥� scheme