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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Response rates from 463 EC4 voters.
42% Yes |
58% No |
39% Yes |
48% No |
3% Yes, only 7% of households in the UK have access to full-fiber broadband |
10% No, this will cost the government over £50bn |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 463 EC4 voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 463 EC4 voters.
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Unique answers from EC4 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9PRD6ZC5mos5MO
it already subsidises this to means tested people...this needs to be advertsied more...and competition drive the prices down
@zanjabeel1173yrs3Y
Yes, but to low-income households only.
@8RNT37D4yrs4Y
@8SM5P534yrs4Y
Homes = Yes. Businesses = No.
@9RKBWGF4mos4MO
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
@9R845YJ4mos4MO
Yes if there was created a public company like British Broadband that would implement the changes (if people wanted them only) and would maintain their network.
@9QRGKV35mos5MO
Yes, but with targeted subsidies and investment in infrastructure rather than completely free broadband for all.
@9QPLR7G5mos5MO
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.
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