Internet users in Wales who have found themselves in an area with no broadband could be helped by transmitters installed at the top of church spires.

The suggestion has come from Telecomms Facilities (TFL), reports the Western Mail, which has claimed the move could help thousands of consumers get broadband.

Jonathan England of TFL explained: "Despite BT's claim that over 99 per cent of Wales is broadband enabled, there are still many hundreds of mostly rural communities throughout the country who are unable to access the internet via a broadband connection."

He added that using churches could lead to 100 per cent coverage, as well as providing a much-needed income for the church buildings - which has been supported by Alex Glanville on behalf of the Church of Wales.

In July 2002, the Welsh Government launched the five-year Broadband Wales Programme, which was designed to promote the use of broadband throughout the country.



Thursday, 29th May 2008

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