Fibre-optic broadband is seen as the future of the industry by most, but there are several obstacles preventing FTTP (fibre to the property) becoming a reality for many businesses across the country. The main problem relates to the expense of laying the cable all the way to every single location for a direct connection to be established and it does not look as if the investment will be in place to ensure that this occurs in the near future.
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Rural Business and Broadband
If your business is located in a rural area, then your chances of getting access to a high-speed broadband internet connection are reduced. This is due to a number of economic and technical factors, which will be discussed in depth below. However, the good news for businesses in remote locations is that you can find bespoke broadband packages that are specifically tailored to suit your needs and overcome many of the issues which might arise if you pick a generic package from a mainstream provider.
£1 Billion Boost to Cheshire Economy Thanks to Business Broadband
The local economy of Cheshire could grow by up to £1 billion a year once a scheme to roll out high-speed business broadband across the county is completed, according to a report by the Crewe Chronicle.
Government plans to enable faster broadband in Scotland
The Scottish government has been given the backing of independent groups, after it announced a scheme which will see faster broadband for businesses and consumers being made available across the country.
VoIP uptake to increase in Northumberland following investment
The popularity of VoIP (Voice over IP) services amongst businesses in the North East of the UK could grow significantly now that Northumberland County Council has come close to ratifying a deal, which could see millions invested in improving the infrastructure that supports high speed broadband in the area.