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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Instead of free broadband, offer minimal living wage so people can AFFORD the broadband itself. Free broadband on its own seems very expensive.
@9QPLR7G9mos9MO
No, but there should be other options - everything is digital now and it’s not fair on those who cannot afford it. Maybe provide it only to those of a lower income / on benefits who cannot afford it.
@9MZS2JC10mos10MO
Yes as long as it is a good quality service and upload/download speeds are capped at the same level for everyone. The option to purchase higher quality service should remain available to those who want it.
@93C98JD3yrs3Y
To those in need of it - same as UC etc
@8SM4J784yrs4Y
No but provide better networking for the country and more Free wifi hotspots.
@8S368584yrs4Y
No but the government should subsidise or even own the infrastructure
@8PY48CF4yrs4Y
Free for homes, reduced for businesses depending on how big the business is
@9BHQXNW2yrs2Y
No, but assistance should be offered to lower income households, especially those who have children.
@98VQQ7MLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
only to those under certain wage
Internet should be a public utility with a basic level provided for free to all households with upgrades available for those who wish to pay. Businesses should have the choice to pay for internet or not, similar to water and refuse charges
@8RPB6TK4yrs4Y
Subsidise the rollout of Skylink to everyone in the UK as soon as it is available.
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