Industry watchdog Ofcom has revealed that broadband connections are more likely to be found in rural homes, rather than city accommodation, reports the BBC.

New figures have shown that uptake of broadband in the countryside now stands at 59 per cent of rural houses, compared to 57 per cent of urban households - shifting the previous pattern which saw twice as many broadband connections in towns than country.

Chief executive of Ofcom Ed Richards remarked: "Our report highlights a closing of the geographical digital divide in the UK. Rural households are today as well connected to broadband as their urban neighbours."

It was also revealed that Glasgow has the smallest percentage of broadband connections in the UK, with 32 per cent, which compares to the 66 per cent take-up in Sunderland.

Take-up may improve as broadband connections become faster; the BBC reported earlier in the year that Bournemouth had become the first fibre city following the implementation of super-fast fibre connections delivered through the sewer system.

Thursday, 22nd May 2008

Back to Broadband News

Provider	Package	Speed	Download Limit	Setup Cost	Monthly Cost	More Info
	BT Broadband - Option 1	Up To 8Mbps	10GB	FREE	£7.95	Go >>
	TalkTalk Broadband - Talk Global Eve and Weekend	Up To 8Mbps	40GB	£29.99	£3.25	Go >>
	BT Broadband - Option 2	Up To 8Mbps	15GB	FREE	£13.99	Go >>
	Virgin Media Broadband - M - Cable	Up To 2Mbps	Unlimited *	£30.00	£4.50	Go >>
	AOL Broadband - Wireless + E&W	Up To 8Mbps†	10GB	FREE	£4.99	Go >>

* Fair Usage Policy applies. Click on Go to find out more information and Fair Usage Policy conditions for relevant providers.

** All Costs excludes the cost of line rental.

† Speeds in excess of 2 meg are only available in certain areas. Top speeds vary significantly, particularly according to how far away you live from the exchange.
If your line won’t support our fastest broadband speed we’ll give you the best available. The speed you actually get can also vary depending on the quality of your line, the wiring in your house, the time of day and even the weather.