Links
Although onlincolnshire is keen to update residents of Lincolnshire with all the latest broadband information, there are many other websites which can provide excellent resource for those looking to improve their connectivity.
Here are just some of the sites which the onlincolnshire team recommend.
Broadband speed and availability
www.broadband.co.uk/broadband-speed-test
We all know that broadband suppliers advertise their speeds as "up to" a certain level. But how fast is your actual connection? Now you can find out, use the Broadband Speed Test checker to find out. BT Broadband Availability Checker will provide a provisional check of your availability to receive reliable broadband services, after entering your postcode, address or telephone number. Broadband Genie - this site will tell you what broadband services and speeds are available within your postcode area.
www.broadbandgenie.co.uk/broadband/tools/speedtest
This website will inform you about what broadband services & speeds are available within your postcode area.
www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk
Check your broadband speed using our easy and accurate speed checker.
Cable - Compare broadband, TV & phone packages and deals in your area.
www.dslchecker.bt.com/adsl/adslchecker.welcome
The BT Broadband Availability Checker will provide a provisional check of your availability to receive reliable broadband services, after entering your postcode, address or telephone number.
This speed test measures the current speed of your broadband internet connection.
www.thinkbroadband.com/speedtest.html
Broadband Speedtest website.
Residents
Provides a comparative guide to different Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
Independently run web site providing information about broadband availability and speed.
Skype is a commonly used VoIP system, for both home and business. You can download Skype software for free here too.
Business
Business Support programmes around the following themes; innovative working, grant funding, business investment, digital inclusion and climate change.
digitalLincs was established for the Digital Arts and Culture Clusters in coastal Lincolnshire which runs until August 2012. It is one of a number of initiatives in the ‘Online Revolution’ programme which runs until December 2013 and has a wider remit, including:
- Lincolnshire Digital Business Clusters
- Lincolnshire Wired Events (e.g. technology enhanced events – online streaming etc)
- Lincolnshire online visitor economy
- Lincolnshire Broadband pilots
The broad aims of the programme are to reduce the digital exclusion of the coastal areas through appropriate supply and demand measures – that turns challenge in opportunity; and disadvantage into proactive change.
www.computer.howstuffworks.com/vpn.htm
Easy to understand explanation of the different types of VPNs.
www.officevideoconferencing.com
Site providing information on video conferencing.
www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace
Google marketplace - free and paid-for versions of applications that fully integrate with their SaaS system.
Google apps website - with free and paid-for versions of their SaaS system.
Comprehensive listing of a range of different SaaS offerings.
A UK Resource for Internet Telephony.
Skype is a commonly used VoIP system, for both home and business. You can download Skype software for free here too.
www.intranetjournal.com/foundation/vpn-1.shtml
Overview of a range of VPNs and technical issues.
National Business Link web site, with a range of information about using broadband, IT & the web in your business. www.tca.org.uk - web site of the Telework Association.
Community
CG Partnership is a training organisation with sites in Market Rasen, Gainsborough and Mablethorpe. They offer both a full-time youth provision for young people aged 16-18 and also many part time courses for adults. Click here| to view their recent sprint 2012 brochure.
Digital Unite is one of the UK's main providers of digital skills learning. An independent organisation established since 1996, they are passionate about the way digital technology and learning has the potential to transform lives, organisations and the wider society. The services and resources offered are designed to support people on their digital journey, from the complete beginner to the more experenced user and for both individuals and organisations.
A report on the research carried out for the Northern Rural Network on Local Interventions to enhance the Delivery of Rural Broadband.
BT Community Web Kit, giving local community groups, associations etc the chance to develop their own website for free.
http://www.communitywalk.com/lincolnshire_uk/broadband/map/534670
Map showing respondents to Community Lincs broadband survey and places interested in community broadband.
http://www.cla.org.uk/Policy_Work/Broadband/
Country Land And Business Association internet charter.
http://www.nominettrust.org.uk/
A UK registered charity founded to provide support to organisations and projects working to increase access to the internet, online safety and education, and who apply an innovative use of the internet for achieving our areas of focus.
Independent Networks Cooperative Association Limited website.
http://www.esd.org.uk/Solutions4Inclusion/
solutions4inclusion provides details of hundreds of projects that use technology to enhance social inclusion.
http://finalthirdfirst.wordpress.com/
Campaign - Collaboration for a Digital Britain.
Government
http://www.emda.org.uk/icttoolkit/
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) Toolkit.
The Broadband Stakeholder Group (BSG).The BSG is the industry-government forum tackling strategic issues across the converging broadband value chain.
http://www.ukonlinecentres.com/
The UK online centres network was set up by government in 1999 to provide public access to computers.
http://interactive.bis.gov.uk/comment/bduk/
Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) has been created within BIS as a delivery vehicle for the Government's policies on broadband, reporting to Ed Vaizey (as a joint DCMS & BIS minister).
Main UK governmental website giving access to a wide range of online services.
HM Government Website - Race Online 2012 is a challenge to everyone in the UK. Our ambition is to make the UK the first nation in the world where everyone can use the web.
Local authority websites
Lincolnshire County Council website, giving access to information and services provided by the County Council.
Boston Borough Council.
East Lindsey District Council.
North Kesteven District Council.
Lincoln City Council.
South Holland District Council.
South Kesteven District Council.
West Lindsey District Council.
Example of a Lincolnshire Parish Council website.
These links are suggestions of websites which offer a broadband speed checker. Lincolnshire County Council does not endorse these listed websites and is not responsible for the content on any external websites.
