Last week, the government announced that Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) has started work to ensure every home in the country has access to 2Mbps connection speeds by 2012.
In addition, it will manage the £1 billion Next Generation Fund, which is intended to make sure 90 per cent of the UK can use next-generation broadband by 2017.
Commenting on the news, Shane Wright, technical director for eDigitalResearch, said: 'Pervasive access to the internet through fast connections benefits everyone. For rural people it aids local communication and enables internet-based provision of services, information and delivery.'
The expert also pointed out that increased access to superfast internet is beneficial to businesses across the country, as it allows them to offer online sales services and provide their customers with ways to easily find information on their goods and services.
Figures from broadband.co.uk showed the average internet speed in the UK increased from 3.667Mbps at the start of 2009 to 4.478Mbps by the end.
In addition, it will manage the £1 billion Next Generation Fund, which is intended to make sure 90 per cent of the UK can use next-generation broadband by 2017.
Commenting on the news, Shane Wright, technical director for eDigitalResearch, said: 'Pervasive access to the internet through fast connections benefits everyone. For rural people it aids local communication and enables internet-based provision of services, information and delivery.'
The expert also pointed out that increased access to superfast internet is beneficial to businesses across the country, as it allows them to offer online sales services and provide their customers with ways to easily find information on their goods and services.
Figures from broadband.co.uk showed the average internet speed in the UK increased from 3.667Mbps at the start of 2009 to 4.478Mbps by the end.
