Does the UK need full-fibre broadband? Just ask the lucky few who have it

Does the UK need full-fibre broadband? Just ask the lucky few who have it

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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/nov/17/does-the-uk-need-full-fibre-broadband-just-ask-the-lucky-few-who-have-it

Only 1 in a dozen homes can get ‘the gold standard of broadband’ but those that do see it as a necessity

Labour’s plan to offer free full fibre broadband to every home and business is an eye-catching offer to potential voters. But while the scheme has been labelled “fantasy economics” by critics, people who already enjoy ultra-fast broadband view it as invaluable.

Does the UK need full-fibre broadband? Just ask the lucky few who have it

Nov 17, 2019, 4:16pm UTC
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/nov/17/does-the-uk-need-full-fibre-broadband-just-ask-the-lucky-few-who-have-it > Only 1 in a dozen homes can get ‘the gold standard of broadband’ but those that do see it as a necessity > Labour’s plan to offer free full fibre broadband to every home and business is an eye-catching offer to potential voters. But while the scheme has been labelled “fantasy economics” by critics, people who already enjoy ultra-fast broadband view it as invaluable.