By contrast Lydney has so far only reached the halfway mark in its registration drive, a similar position to Cinderford – even though officials and internet-users in both towns recognise there is a desperate need for action.
"However it is far better than the 25 or so registrations we had when we started the drive," said Toni Fagan, the Lydney Area Partnership co-ordinator who has been spearheading the town's applications drive.
Lydney has 176 registrations with a target of 350, Cinderford has 180 with the same target figure and Coleford has 221 registrations and a target of 300.
Ross, which will switch on to broadband on July 30, has been working closely with broadband provider Eclipse Internet for its drive – the firm is at the forefront of the campaign to get more exchanges enabled for ADSL via BT.
Eclipse co-founder Jomie Carmicael said: "This is fantastic news for Ross-on-Wye and a credit to the local community.
"July 30 will be an historic day for the town, illustrating that the power really is in the hands of the people."
She added: "Hopefully ... other communities in the area will be inspired by the efforts of Ross-on-Wye and step up their own campaigns."
For Lydney, Cinderford and Coleford and any other exchanges in the Forest and Wye Valley which have not yet reached BT trigger levels, the Review is continuing to help registrations by lodging applications with BT through the Lydney Partnership.
Or you can register with local campaigns – it really does not matter so long as BT gets the message!
Simply send us your name, address and telephone number, with a postcode and email address, stating you are interested in broadband access, and we will do all the rest ([email protected]">[email protected]).