Number of broadband users in Northamptonshire rockets
The number of people signing up for high-speed broadband
in Northamptonshire has increased in the last two years.
http://www.itv.com/news/central/story/2016-11-01/number-of-broadband-users-in-northamptonshire-rockets/
Virgin Media and Bloor Homes Push Ultrafast Broadband
into New Builds
Virgin Media has unveiled a new “nationwide agreement”
with property developer Bloor Homes, which will push their 300Mbps cable / FTTP
broadband and TV network into over 2,000 new homes
http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2016/10/virgin-media-bloor-homes-push-ultrafast-broadband-new-builds.html
Amazon 'plans to launch broadband service in UK'
Amazon is considering the addition of broadband to its
ever-growing roster of products available on its premium subscription service,
according to reports. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/10/19/amazon-plans-to-launch-broadband-service-in-uk/
Autumn statement: Government urged to invest in broadband
speed and adult social care in rural areas
The Rural Services Network which represents more than 250
local authorities and organisations in rural areas has urged the Government to
use its forthcoming Autumn Statement to address challenges faced by rural communities
http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/autumn-statement-government-urged-to-invest-in-broadband-speed-and-adult-social-care-in-rural-areas/story-29835980-detail/story.html#JT8C88bd7JVD1QIZ.99
Business group urges government to prioritise broadband
investment
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has been urged
to make broadband investment a priority in his upcoming Autumn Statement.
https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/news/2016/10/business_group_urges_government_to_prioritise_broadband_investment/