High-speed broadband boost for 10 cities Ten cities will be awarded cash from a £114m government fund to create high-speed broadband networks as part of a push to improve the UK's digital infrastructure. The largest allocation will go to London, which will receive £25m. The money will be matched with local funds to pay for the creation of a network able to provide businesses and homes with ultrafast broadband of at least 80-100Mbps as well as high-speed wireless internet access. The average broadband speed in the UK is about 9 Mbps. Maria Miller, culture secretary, said that this would create "super-connected cities" offering high-tech and digital companies the infrastructure they needed. Ms Miller said: "Fast broadband is essential for growth and is key to the country's economic future. These 10 cities have produced ambitious and comprehensive plans, which will turn them into digital leaders and give their local economies a real boost. All the plans are to be delivered by 2015. The 10 cities, along with indicative allocations, were announced in this year's budget after a competition. A second super-connected city fund will see a further £50m shared between 10 smaller cities.