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.
03 Dec 2019
Rural services network writes to newspapers across the country to make rural voices heard ahead of election
Press release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rural services network writes to newspapers across the country to make rural voices heard ahead of election National champion for rural services contacts editors at...
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02 Dec 2019
Rural school funding pledge
Boris Johnson was in Devon last week as part of the campaign trail, with several visits covered by local newspaper Devon Live He visited Chulmleigh Academy in North Devon and...
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18 Nov 2019
Labour pledges free full-fibre broadband for all
The BBC reports that Labour has promised to give every home and business in the UK free full-fibre broadband by 2030, if it wins the general election The party would nationalise...
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04 Nov 2019
Check out the broadband speeds for your constituency!
Recently released data from the Government shows broadband speeds for every constituency in the country Click on the link below and type in your constituency to see your data. →...
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04 Nov 2019
£1 billion deal set to solve poor mobile coverage
According to the Government’s press release, “Poor mobile phone coverage will be a thing of the past as the Government champions a £1 billion deal with the mobile phone industry...
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04 Nov 2019
Ofcom backs mast sharing to improve connectivity
The Financial Times reports that the telecoms regulator Ofcom has backed a plan for the sector to share masts and build new towers in remote areas in order to tackle...
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28 Oct 2019
RSN Statement – 4G coverage target delayed by Government
Poor mobile connectivity is a significant issue for many rural residents and businesses The Rural Services Network is therefore pleased that agreement has been reached for more mast sharing between...
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21 Oct 2019
Spotlight on a digitally connected countryside
The RSN is calling on government to produce a fully funded, comprehensive rural strategy. In this strategy there are a number of areas which we believe are linked, and need...
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14 Oct 2019
Subsidised broadband for rural communities
Some of the hardest-to-reach rural places in the UK are now eligible for government funding towards the cost of installing gigabit-capable* broadband to homes or businesses when part of a...
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14 Oct 2019
Lord Foster: Rural Britain has been ignored for too long
Chair of the Lords Rural Economy Select Committee Lord Foster of Bath has argued this week in Politics Home that the Government needs to implement a comprehensive rural strategy. He...
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