BCC comments on broadband announcement

“The Universal Service Obligation will be supported by business communities across the country, particularly in rural areas, who have been starved of a reliable broadband connectivity.

“Ensuring that this is rolled out effectively will boost productivity, through both offices and home-based workers. However, it is vital that the government provides clarity on the mechanisms that will be in place for businesses and consumers to demand a speed of at least 10Mbps by 2020, to avoid confusion and delay going forward.”