The new coalition Government is being asked to tighten up and ensure that its technological responsibilities are not left to falter in the aftermath of the recent election. With this in mind, a new Broadband Minister could be appointed by the end of this week.
Experts have warned that a Broadband Minister is urgently needed in order to ensure that the broadband policy remains in control.
The main priorities of this new Minister will be to ensure that all areas of the UK have access to a broadband speed of at least 2Mbps (megabits per second), as well as delivering next generation broadband to a third of the country that is currently unlikely to be served by commercial plans.
Recently, Labour’s original plan to fund super fast broadband by way of a 50p per month tax on landline telephones was scrapped, in a bid to pass the Finance Bill before parliament was dissolved.
In light of the new Government, the Conservatives pledged to favour a market-led approach to super fast broadband, but do not currently plan to subsidise it.
The Digital Economy Act is already in place with its controversial plan to chase illegal file-sharers and temporarily disallow access to the internet.
The next few weeks will prove crucial in ensuring that the technological advancement of the UK remains on target.
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To be honest, I think it should be done whether it’s financially viable or not. Broadband has been likened to electricity in terms of necessity and I agree.
That said, if superfast became available in my area, I would compare broadband packages and see if it was worth my while. And by that, I mean less expensive than my current package. If not, I’ll pass.
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