Government Investment in Broadband Sector on the Cards

There is some good news for people who thought ubiquitous broadband connectivity is just a distinct possibility. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has emerged as the biggest supporter for “broadband for all” plan, which is likely to be completed by 2012.

Mr Brown said that there is an increasing need felt for improving the existing broadband network across the UK, as this will provide a big boost to Britain’s economy. He added that digitising Britain and an upward trend in the economy go hand-in-hand, and that providing broadband access to all UK households would be the first important step towards Digital Britain. He made these statements while addressing the communication and technology industry bigwigs and media persons at the Digital Britain summit held in London.

Another speaker at the summit, the Trade Secretary Lord Mandelson, suggested that financial aid would be required by companies working on the project in order to lend speed to their effort and in establishing networks to provide broadband access to all British households. He said financial backing by the government is essential in turning this dream into a reality, even as he accepted that the market would be able to provide most of the top-class technological infrastructure required for the project (click for info on free laptop mobile).

These positive statements by two big political leaders have assured the communication industry players that the government has some serious plans for the development of broadband infrastructure. Government funds will also be available to mobile broadband providers who will work towards the goal of providing broadband access at every UK home.

With the PM equating the economy’s success with technological advancements, the vision of 100% broadband access to UK homes has finally begun to look achievable.

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