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G4EBT > INTNET 21.01.08 13:23l 50 Lines 1911 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: UK Broadband penetration
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In an earlier bull I mentioned the low level of broadband penetration due
to the predatory anti-competitive behaviour and monopolistic conduct of
the major telcos in countries such as Spain, France and Germany, resulting
in heavy fines being imposed by the European Commissioner.
Im sure that British Telecom hasnt been without its critics, but there
are now so many broadband suppliers in the UK including satellite and
cable, often with deals linked into phone services and TV, that there is
a bewildering array of offers, service levels, speeds, pricing structures
technical support etc.
Notwithstanding this, broadband penetration seem to be moving on apace.
I came across some info on UK Broadband Penetration:
New research predicts rapid growth in UK broadband coverage over the next
two years, with broadband penetration reaching levels of up to 90% in some
areas.
Point Topic's forecast uses data from each of the 222,000 Census areas in
the UK, allowing them to paint a geographical picture of broadband take-up
around the country.
The report predicts that the proportion of homes with broadband will
almost double, from 34% at the start of 2006 to 64% at the end of 2008,
when households with broadband installed should number 18.5 million.
The fastest growth in broadband penetration will occur in rural areas,
which currently have the lowest levels of broadband use. Meanwhile, the
highest take-up is expected to remain in the South East, where It's
predicted that 80-90 % of households will have broadband access in
the next two years.
The full report can be found at http://www.point-topic.com/default.asp.
Best wishes
David, G4EBT @ GB7FCR
British Vintage Wireless Society Member
G-QRP Club Member, No: 1339
Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
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