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UK Gov opposition want BT to ensure broadband is available to all as part of USO

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  • 18-08-2003 5:30pm
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    BigEejit
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    The register had this article that caught my eye ...

    BT could be forced to ensure that broadband is available to everyone in the UK as part of a beefed-up universal service obligation (USO).

    It's just one of the ideas Tory MP and Shadow Minister for Trade & Industry, Michael Fabricant, is looking at to help accelerate the roll-out of broadband in the UK.

    Mr Fabricant is also mulling the idea of cross subsidies and tax breaks to help bring broadband to rural areas.

    Speaking to The Register, Mr Fabricant said: "We need to guarantee much faster speeds to subscribers. I am currently looking at ways we might speed up the roll-out of true broadband.


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