Importance to Norfolk
Find out why access to high speed broadband is important to Norfolk
Norfolk needs access to high speed broadband so it can continue to be recognised as a good place to do business and live. The number and quality of services, facilities and applications that businesses and individuals are able to access due to high speed broadband is increasing, and the benefits are rising exponentially.
As a county that is seen to be "remote" physically, high-speed broadband surpasses geography and allows businesses to be considered on the same level as their competitors based elsewhere. Because high speed broadband allows many businesses and individuals to work anywhere, the lifestyle and quality of the environment offered by Norfolk will attract more individuals, businesses and investment into the county. This is why Norfolk needs high speed broadband - to strengthen our work-life balance opportunities.
Below are some examples of benefits to Norfolk's economy, business, health, education, society and the environment.
Economy
A 2009 World Bank report studied the impact of broadband in 120 countries with the following results:
| Economic Indicator | Results |
| Macro economic growth | Added growth to GDP of between 0.5% and 1.38% |
| Employment | Broadband added 1-1.4% to growth rate (1998-2002) |
| Number of firms | Broadband added 0.5-1.2% growth rate (1998-2002) |
| Housing rents | 6% higher in areas where broadband available |
| Industry mix | 0.3-0.6% additional establishments in IT intensive sectors |
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