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Digital Britain report delayed
Tuesday 27th January 2009, by Daniel King
UK broadband users will have to wait to hear Lord Carter's much-anticipated Digital Britain report after its release was delayed.
The communications minister has hinted at plans to introduce universal access to superfast broadband across the UK - a move that has been welcomed be a series of internet experts and business leaders.
Lord Carter had been expected to publish his findings towards the end of last week, but the proposals have now been put back.
The report is still set to be made available before the end of the month, but some have suggested that the plans could have hit a stumbling block.
Lord Carter is said to be aiming for a universal broadband service that would allow web users across the UK to take advantage of speeds of at least 2Mbps.
His report is also likely to feature comment on a range of areas including internet security, public service broadcasting and illegal file sharing of music and movies.
There has been no official reason announced for the delay, but some broadband experts have already expressed concerns over the cost of creating next-generation networks.
The Country Land and Business Association warned recently that plans to rollout superfast broadband across the UK will require government investment if they are to be successfully implemented.
While the group claimed to be "delighted" at ministers' proposals to provide affordable high-speed broadband to all areas in the UK, it suggested that the government must "put such words into concrete action" by agreeing to contribute major public investment to the scheme.
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