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Universal broadband 'would boost Welsh communities'
Friday 23rd January 2009, by Daniel King
The rollout of universal broadband access across the UK would provide a significant boost for businesses and communities in Wales, it has been claimed.
Liberal Democrat Wales spokesman Roger Williams claimed that too many organisations in rural areas of the country are still denied "the considerable benefits" of broadband services.
He was speaking ahead of the release of Lord Carter's Digital Britain report next week, which will set out the future of UK communications.
Several reports in recent weeks have suggested that this could include plans to introduce broadband for all in a bid to help improve services and bolster the economy.
And Mr Williams claimed that this could prove to be a vital step for many Welsh firms, as well as for local residents.
"At the moment, many miss out because they live in an area which is technically difficult to connect to the network, but broadband can help these communities to thrive," he insisted.
Mr Williams pointed out that the current lack of broadband availability in some parts of Wales was largely due to "geographical reasons".
However, he added that the importance of the service was such that "we should look at every possible opportunity" to offer wider access.
His comments come after it emerged that households and businesses across Ireland will soon be benefiting from universal broadband services.
Irish communications minister Eamon Ryan said the National Broadband Scheme would deliver access to the remaining ten per cent of the population who are currently unable to connect, serving as a boost to the country's economy.
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