Rural internet deserts in England and Wales to finally get fast broadband

The recent 289 million investment by the government aims to eliminate broadband blackspots in rural England and Wales, providing 131,000 households gigabit-level fiber connections.

Campaigners argue that slow internet access in the countryside hinders businesses, limits access to vital services, and exacerbates social isolation, highlighting the urgency of the government's broadband initiatives.

Local business owner Mari Rees-Stavros states the absence of fast broadband has been catastrophic for her cafe, leading her to switch to Starlink, incurring significant costs.

The government’s push includes further investments for Scotland and Northern Ireland, targeting to achieve nationwide gigabit broadband coverage across the UK by 2030.

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