Rural Digital Connectivity
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
15 Mar 2021
Government confirms financial support for Shared Rural Network programme
Trade outlets including Computer Weekly have reported this week that the Government has published its transparency notice for the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, including a £500m investment to improve...
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08 Mar 2021
Government urged to “give people in villages the same opportunity as those living in bigger towns and cities”
MPs call for rural-urban parity at conference aimed at revitalising rural Warnings of cost of lack of transport and broadband infrastructure on communities further isolated by COVID-19 Government urged to...
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08 Mar 2021
Government response on rural broadband and 5G fears is ‘inadequate’
The Government’s response to questions over its rollout of 5G and gigabit-capable broadband has been labelled ‘inadequate’ by MPs, reports The Telegraph this week The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport...
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01 Mar 2021
EE to extend 4G coverage to rural areas
Mobile network operator, EE is upgrading 4G in more than 500 areas in 2021 as part of the Shared Rural Network initiative to extend coverage in rural areas across the...
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01 Mar 2021
Terrible internet in rural Devon is impacting kids learning from home
DevonLive have reported that pupils living in rural Devon have been unable to learn remotely due to awful internet connection A school in North Devon has raised concerns over its...
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22 Feb 2021
MANY hears the lived experiences of communities which lack reliable digital connectivity
In late 2019 the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced the funding of seven Rural Connected Communities initiatives under the £200million 5G Testbed and Trials programme Mobile Access...
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22 Feb 2021
Broadband pressure sees people turning to mobile phones to stay online
PA Media has covered the results of a new report suggesting that extra pressure on broadband connections is forcing people to resort to using mobile phones to stay online during...
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15 Feb 2021
What impact has Covid19 had on rural communities?
With the Rural Services Network about to publish a new report on 1st March on how the countryside economies can be revitalised (Revitalising Rural: Realising the Vision) our Chief Executive...
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15 Feb 2021
First phase of Shared Rural Network set to bring £187m boost to UK rural businesses
Computer Weekly has reported on predictions that the first phase of the new £1 billion Shared Rural Network (SRN) could increase the turnover for rural businesses by £187.7 million per...
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15 Feb 2021
5G and Health – Check the Facts
Following extensive research with UK key target public sectors, Mobile UK have found that while only a very small minority are against 5G, a significant number of those surveyed were...
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