In November 2019 the UK Labour Party promised that if it won a majority in the upcoming general election it would provide free full-fiber broadband to every home and business the UK by the year 2030. Under the plan the government would nationalize the digital arm of BT (Openreach) and provide over 95% of UK residents with broadband. Currently 7% of households in the U.K. have access to full-fiber broadband. The plan would cost an estimated £230m a year and would be funded by a new tax on large technology companies including Apple and Google. Opponents (including the Conservatives, Lib…
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Yes, but only to homes and not businesses.
No, only to those who cannot afford it.
@8SM5P533yrs3Y
Homes = Yes. Businesses = No.
@9D26TXW9mos9MO
No, but those under a low income threshold should receive it free or heavily subsidised
@8R4KJ6H3yrs3Y
Only to homes during COVID lockdowns for work and school
@9LJT68N4 days4D
Yes, it can be a basic package available to all but households and businesses can pay to go private and get faster speeds
@9LF7TNQ1wk1W
Yes, provide free broadband through a nationalised BT but also allow the option for internet users to pay for a privately-owned internet provider
@9L55SJ23wks3W
Nationalise the broadband providers and provide free broadband to lower income people and start up / not for profit or SME businesses
@9L2Q3GF4wks4W
I don’t think it’s important enough to be part of a manifesto. Broadband is a £20-£30 monthly expenditure.
@9KQC3VP1mo1MO
yes, but at what cost to the government and tax payers? this is an ideal that is only imaginable for the UK at this time.
@9KNBN5K1mo1MO
If the broadband is bought by the government, it will be owned by the government, so there is potential that the way we use the Internet will be controlled by the government, so no!
@9KLY2FV1mo1MO
Yes, but for those who cannot afford it by regular means. The internet is sadly required for a lot of things in this current climate, and many are missing out.
@9JYMMMQ2mos2MO
Many people are capable of paying for their broadband. However, the internet is an essential resource and lower income households should be provided with it. Full fibre broadband should also be extended to all regions with government mandate.
@9JG9KXR3mos3MO
No but processes should recognise that not all households have internet access and allow for different ways of doing business
They should ensure high speed broadband is available at an affordable coat to all households and businesses
@9J2R6MJLiberal Democrat3mos3MO
Broadband should only be provide for free to those who are unable to afford it, either as a monthly cost or direct benefit. The broadband being received should be adequate enough for them to go online and access public services and websites, but not necessarily to support streaming or gaming (although, most broadband is at least 20 mbps, which would allow streaming). The person receiving free broadband should be able to pick their provider and should be able to log complaints directly, as if they were the customer.
@9H5YF5T5mos5MO
No, but there should be universally accessible public facilities like libraries to provide internet access
@9GHFFBN6mos6MO
Yes, it's increasingly becoming an essential utility that facilitates access to opportunities and resources, and increasing access will have a positive effect on the economy
@8YPK9B4 6mos6MO
No, but cap costs of broadband similar to energy, and provide incentives for companies to provide coverage in low density population areas.
@9G3GKR46mos6MO
Access to the internet is vital, however we have more pressing matters at hand. This should be further down the line.
@9FWQ5B76mos6MO
Yes, but have a choice between paying out for a privately-owned internet provider or pubibly-owned free broadband or both
@9FNJBFP7mos7MO
Yes but have a nominal charge.
@9FLR736 7mos7MO
Yes but only the cheapest broadband that gives the basic necessities to check emails, and surf the internet as opposed to being able to 4k stream multiple devices.
@9FJMSTD7mos7MO
It should be subsidised for those on lower incomes because everyone should have access to broadband
@9FGB9NF7mos7MO
No, but the government should subsidise infrastructure improvements to increase access
No, but invest in providing availability to all households then subsidise it to a low rate to increase overall productivity
@9DT5Y7V8mos8MO
Yes, but only if the cost is reasonable. Also implement it gradually to prevent immediate expensive spending.
@9DQF4D68mos8MO
Should provide to low income families.
@9DNGNBQ8mos8MO
Yes, but only to those who cannot afford their own
@9DMBP7Y8mos8MO
No. If the government provides it, the government can use it as it wants for data mining / profiling / eves dropping
@9DLN48B8mos8MO
Yes if the value of having full-fiver broadband increases enough to warrant giving it for free by 2030 and if it will have benefits for the economy
@9B49R6D1yr1Y
No, but there should be adequate public service open 24hrs with broadband to provide the services to house that can’t get it
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@99T36271yr1Y
No but fibre should be ubiquitous at 'postage stamp' rares.
@99QYDG81yr1Y
A new "access to communication broadband scheme" should be introduced for exceptionally vulnerable and disabled people
Households yes but businesses no
No, but I think the government could provide financial assistance to families or businesses that genuinely can't afford the full price of broadband. In a perfect world I'd like to believe giving everyone free broadband is wise but the reality is it's not especially with the UKs current economy, we can't afford it
@99DHHB91yr1Y
Fibre broadband infrastructure should be nationalised & universal for a small tax replacing home phone bills.
Possibly in the future when we can afford it.
@99C8FJ21yr1Y
Holders of house worth more money than the people in punlise publics billion dollars of increase united states dollars planet worths
No, government to give free broadband access to benefits claimants, or heavily discounted packages
@99BNWL31yr1Y
No, but provide it free to people on benefits
@99BHGDPConservative1yr1Y
No, but lower the broadband cost
@98Z2KYX1yr1Y
Yes, but make it a process gradual process to help save money
@98X93VS1yr1Y
Only if it can be done for the cost at which the Labour party says it can be done for
@98WVFMZ1yr1Y
Only to those on benefits , low income families and the extreme Vulnerable groups.
Yes, but at a cap. If people want faster internet, they pay to upgrade
@98WBK991yr1Y
Yes, providing it’s subsidised by increased taxation on largest tech companies.
only to those under certain wage
@98R6CLW1yr1Y
Yes, but only to households in the lower income brackets, people with enough money do not need this
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