Hugely cut down the cost of ultrafast Internet connectivity

SFSY Connectivity Vouchers

Speeding up South Yorkshire with SFSY Connectivity Vouchers

Ultrafast Internet connectivity can make a major difference for SMEs, hugely speeding up work and cutting down on wasted time. Right now, many companies are held back by slower connectivity than they need, while being unable to justify the cost of upgrading.

In order to help out companies across South Yorkshire, local organisation SFSY have launched an all-new voucher scheme which completely halves the cost of adopting new connectivity, with funding available up to £2500, along with a second scheme that makes it cheaper than ever to invest in new business technology, from computers and equipment to software licenses and more.

As an independent ISP, we at Exa Networks are incredibly excited about the potential that the SFSY voucher scheme has for SMEs across South Yorkshire - we've put together this page to explain the programme and let you know how you can benefit. If you're interested in the voucher scheme, or have any questions about how it can affect you, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Exa team at 0345 145 1234!

If you're interested in upgrading your connectivity, we'd recommend taking a look around this site to discover future-proofed connectivity with DarkLight. Available in Sheffield, Doncaster & Rotherham, DarkLight provides ultrafast, adjustable speeds at a price point typically significantly lower than leased lines.

An overview of the eligible areas for SFSY Vouchers

Eligibility for SFSY Vouchers

SFSY vouchers cover the entirety of South Yorkshire, from Doncaster to the Derbyshire Dales, as shown on the map. There's a few different criteria required when you apply for the vouchers - your business must:


• Employ less than 250 people/ volunteers.

• Have an annual turnover under €50 million & a balance sheet under €43 million.

• Have received under €200K in public grants in the last 3 years.

• Ensure that any parent companies and linked enterprise meet the criteria for eligibility.

• Not work in the following sectors: Fishing/aquaculture, agricultural production/processing/marketing, coal, steel, shipbuilding, synthetic fibres, generalised education, banking, insurance and retail.


Get in touch with our team today at 0345 145 1234 for more information on eligibility for the voucher scheme!

Using SFSY Connectivity & Innovation Vouchers

As we've mentioned, there's two types of voucher available from Superfast South Yorkshire. Both of them are available to SMEs across the area, and are designed to save local businesses a huge amount of money:

Connectivity Voucher: Built for businesses who want to upgrade their Internet performance, connectivity vouchers halve the cost of adopting connectivity, with vouchers ranging from £500 to £2500. Applicants are required to at least double their current connectivity speed and receive a download speed of at least 30 Mbps - absolutely no problem if you choose our ultrafast DarkLight connectivity.

Innovation Voucher: With a far wider scope than the connectivity vouchers, innovation vouchers give SMEs up to £12499.50 towards the cost of new technology that can benefit their business - whether that's new products, CRMs, Cloud solutions or a whole lot more.

Applying for Digital Growth Vouchers

When you apply for a SFSY voucher, whether it's for connectivity or innovation, you'll need to fill in and send a form with details on the services you're interested in receiving for your business - available from the SFSY website.

If you're interested in applying for an SFSY voucher for your business, or are interested in using the voucher for the Internet services that Exa provides, get in touch with our team at 0345 145 1234 or email us at Solutions@exa.net.uk. We'll help you find the information that you need for your application, with no obligation to use our services.