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More broadband for rural homes
Thursday 22nd May 2008, by Daniel King
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.
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