Broadband help is needed
8th February 2010
Wiltshire Council is encouraging residents
to complete a short online survey to establish the real
speed of their broadband connection.
Previous research has shown that broadband provision varies
across the county, and poor or no broadband services can
have a damaging effect on the local economy, presenting
problems to communities and businesses. The online survey
is part of a broader study, designed to give the most comprehensive
and detailed picture yet of broadband speeds and provision
in the towns, villages and rural areas of Wiltshire.
The results will be used on a national level to ensure
Wiltshire is well represented in two government projects
looking at medium and long term broadband provision across
the country.
Locally, making sure that Wiltshire is fit for ‘digital’ purpose
is essential to the council and other public sector providers.
Moving more services on-line is efficient and effective
and will allow the council to reach key customers at lower
cost, but it is critical that provision across the county
is able to support these initiatives.
Having a robust, fast, reliable digital network is key
to building resilience into the local economy. The council
is working with the South Wiltshire Economic Partnership
who are looking at the demand from rural businesses for
broadband services in the south of the county.
Improved broadband services will benefit the county in
a number of ways, including promoting home-working and
encouraging investment from businesses by placing Wiltshire
on the commercial map.
John Brady – cabinet member for economic development,
planning and housing said: “Wiltshire covers a large
geographic area and it is very important for the economic
success of the county that all residents have access to
broadband services. This is an important piece of research
that will be used to secure the digital future of Wiltshire”.
Complete the broadband
survey before March 31, 2010.
Lyneham's Broadband
Try this speed check
link to see what
your connection speed is like. Let us know what sppeds
you have, the broadband provider and are you getting value
for money. Would you like to comment on the service provided
already, customer services and what would you like to
see in the future.. Let us know here
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