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Universal broadband plans 'great news' for Wales
Tuesday 27th January 2009, by Daniel King
Government plans to rollout superfast broadband across the UK could be "great news" for web users in Wales, it has been claimed.
Communications minister Lord Carter hinted at the Westminster eForum last week that fixed-line and mobile broadband operators could be required to provide affordable access to all UK households and businesses by 2012.
Although Lord Carter's Digital Britain report - originally scheduled to be released last week - has now been delayed, Welsh officials have welcomed the move.
According to the South Wales Argus, ministers and councillors across the country are convinced that the provision of superfast broadband to rural parts of the country would represent a "revolution".
Councillor Tom Suller, who has campaigned for broadband in areas such as St Brides and Peterstone, said all service providers should "work together" to help deliver a fast and reliable service across the UK.
"Businesses here struggle and locals can't get in touch with relatives who live abroad," he said.
Lord Carter's plans would see isolated communities able to access affordable, fast and reliable broadband services, with all parts of the industry likely to be involved in funding for the plans.
This could come as a boost to residents in the area, who will be able to take advantage of the latest internet facilities, while local businesses are also likely to experience significant benefits.
The comments come after Liberal Democrat Wales spokesperson Roger Williams expressed similar sentiments last week, claiming that universal access would provide a boost for businesses in Wales and allow rural communities to thrive.
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