Tories 'to focus fibre optic broadband rollout on cities'Friday, November 20th 2009 The Conservatives have revealed they will focus the introduction of fibre optic broadband in cities if they win power at a general election. Any investment in fibre optic broadband should focus on urban areas first, according to the Conservative Party.
Jeremy Hunt, the shadow culture secretary, has claimed that will be the plan if his party wins power at the next election.
According to the Guardian, he also stated in a recent speech that the current government's broadband tax would be scrapped and a private sector-led model would be used to ensure people have access to such services.
However, he added that this would mean cities would receive fibre networks first, as the money generated from their introduction may then make the provision of the services in rural areas more financially viable.
Eclipse Internet recently confirmed it is taking part in fibre optic broadband trials, which means up to 60 households could sample the services for free.
The broadband provider is also looking to upgrade its network to ensure it is compatible with BT's 21CN technology.
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A research charity is providing households in Swindon with advice on the digital TV switchover. The number of people using fibre optic broadband services across the world is rising quickly, according to new figures. Broadband provider BT has been named as an official partner of England's campaign to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. | On-screen captions are set to be used to remind households in Scotland to prepare for the digital TV switchover. Broadband provider BT is set to offer its rivals the chance to use its underground network to introduce fibre optic services. Businesses and consumers are both set to gain from the Conservatives' super-fast broadband plans, it has been claimed. |
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