The investment in broadband, annnounced by e-commerce minister Douglas Alexander, has been introduced to bring benefits to both consumers and businesses.
Regional development agencies and devolved administrations have been asked to put forward schemes to extend broadband networks and usage, to include education and increased availability of the service.
Scotland has been given the biggest slice of funds, with £4.4m. Other areas to do well are Yorkshire and Humberside, which will receive £3.1m, and the South West, which receives £3.8m.
If you have an opinion on this or any other issue raised on Brand Republic, join the debate in the .