The proven benefits of BT's partnership approach go beyond simply extending the availability of broadband in the UK. Regional partnerships speed up the rate at which broadband rolls out and accelerate take-up. The results are dramatic in terms of job creation and access to new markets. Partnership benefits are not solely reserved for local economies and businesses. Both private and public sector partners are reaping the benefits of sharing skills and have found new ways, through shared goals and objectives, to join up Government and maximise the impact of their work.