High speed fibre isn’t just for Christmas in Manchester

There’s something afoot in the rooftops above Manchester. Paul Spensley from Manchester Digital Development Agency is making connections across the city that could have a huge impact on schools, businesses and social enterprises.

The first step in a groundbreaking MDDA project is to provide free wi-fi in Albert Square whilst the Christmas Markets are on, but that’s just the start of an initiative to provide access to high speed Internet connections in the city.

The slideshow below tells the story – click the ‘Full Screen’ button in the image below to get started. hint: it’s the one at the right hand end of the button bar.

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