SUPERFAST broadband will be available to homeowners in Greenhithe by the summer.
British Telecom (BT) announced last week internet speeds of up to 20 megabits per second will be accessible later this year.
The development comes as part of BT’s vision to bring fibre-optic broadband to two thirds of the UK by the end of 2014, costing the company more than £2.5 billion.
BT South East regional director John Weaver said: “Nobody is doing more than BT to roll-out faster broadband across the South East.
“At a time of economic uncertainty these major improvements will provide a big boost for businesses and offer many additional educational and entertainment opportunities for households.”
The 20 megabits per second speed is double the maximum speed previously available to the majority of homes and businesses in the county.
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