TELECOM giant BT says high-speed broadband communications will go live in Thirsk from May 14.
Broadband will be available to more than 4,600 customers once BT has upgraded its Thirsk exchange.
Kevin Dunn and Tarek Ghouri campaigned for broadband in Thirsk, supported by 5,000 BT leaflets and 200 BT posters.
Mr Ghouri said: "We are delighted with the response of the local people and businesses. The campaign has taken only eight weeks to hit the trigger level and this is due to people embracing our campaign and registering their interest."
Existing phone lines will be used and the link is faster than standard internet connections.
It is always on, so users don't have to worry about running-up charges on-line. Phone calls can be made over the same line at the same time.
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