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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@9RKBWGFLiberal Democrat8mos8MO
It should certainly be kept in mind but it would be a costly endeavour and should be done over time instead of all at once
@9QLM39PLiberal Democrat9mos9MO
No but provide it to UK homes that live in areas that don't have the proper structure. Also provide more access, improve the overall structure.
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.
@9XCY2FVLiberal Democrat5mos5MO
No, but free public access to broadband provided by the government should be available in all libraries, schools, medical facilities and dedicated cyber hubs to ensure accessibility for all
@9TK6LNTLiberal Democrat7mos7MO
The government should create a program to help subsidize broadband, but not make it completely free.
@9P7Q4GVLiberal Democrat 10mos10MO
The government should offer it, but it should be up to the person to decide how/if they want broadband.
@9P4595XLiberal Democrat10mos10MO
The government should invest in such infrastructure, but people would still pay a fee if they use it.
@9MDPFRR11mos11MO
No, but a minimum speed and bandwidth standard should be enforced to ensure companies provide service they charge for
For those on merans tested benefits, yes.
@942J32FLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Yes, a basic speed/connection for lower income households
@93V6RQ3Liberal Democrat3yrs3Y
No, it is a risk to cybersecurity and online privacy. Increase access to full-fibre broadband instead
@93D72N83yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be optional.
@92QG2S93yrs3Y
Government should subsidise rather than pay for totally
@hutchymel3yrs3Y
Yes but inly to low income families
@9272PNS3yrs3Y
Homes but not business, it is a vital part of education in today's society so all children should have access to the Internet at a basic level
@8Z6KJKZLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Yes, but only to those deemed to be in the lower socio economic bracket
@8YV2VLS3yrs3Y
You wouldn't need one if most people received a universal basic income.
@8YG7FXDLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
No, but they should subsidise broadband for low-income households
@8TC6FXL4yrs4Y
No however they should commit to helping to provide better broadband services to all properties within the UK.
Only if it provides a better service at a better cost.
@8SH56RZLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
No, but it should be considered as essential as water, gas and electricity and therefore be a standardised amount that people pay for broadband, with the possibility to get better broadband than the already available one for an increased price if they wish
@8SG6MSL4yrs4Y
No unless all broadband can be nationalised
@8S98C22Liberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Every property should have free access to a minimal Internet service so that income is not a barrier to interacting with increasingly online public services. A digital safety net.
@8RZNF8Z4yrs4Y
Yes this could potentially boost the economy
@8Q7MS2TLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Homes yes but not businesses
@8DWPVQFLiberal Democrat5yrs5Y
Yes but Only to the houses who can't afford it
@8CL99SJLiberal Democrat5yrs5Y
No, but they should offer a cheaper or free alternative to people who may not be able to easily assess it.
@9BXM3ZBLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Only to low income house holds. Means tested.
@99K8RBSLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Yes but only for low income households
@99D28MQLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Possibly in the future when we can afford it.
@98VQQ7MLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
only to those under certain wage
@97Q5BVGLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Yes, but households only
@994MVVSLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
It should be provided to households below an income threshold, and new business as a start up incentive for the first 1 or 2 years.
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