Plans to roll out superfast broadband across Essex have taken a further step forward.
The Essex BDUK project has been given permission by the government to issue its tender documents, and was also told the State Aid area, where public funds can be spent, has also been given provisional approval.
The Superfast Essex programme has also generated more than 10,000 responses to its Make the Connection broadband survey.
Cllr Kevin Bentley, cabinet member for economic growth, said: "This level of response is a good sign that Essex is serious about broadband and that many residents and businesses have expressed a need for superfast broadband.
"We will continue to urge others to register their need as the team works on delivering the project."
Superfast Essex is providing 'Dell XPS 10 Tablets' to two survey responders, with the winners announced on September 27.
Cllr Bentley continued: "For the success of Superfast Essex and the delivery of the BDUK project it's essential that we continue conversations with residents and businesses.
"The end users are the many residents and business across Essex who deserve better connectivity.
"Essex has stressed that coverage of superfast broadband across the county is top priority with connectivity to business parks remaining high on the agenda."
The prize draw is open to all, and will include all those who have responded to the survey since it started in September 2012. Minimum information required will be a landline number, e-mail address and postcode.
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