Tag: Rural area

InfrastructureTelecom

Derbyshire Allocates £900,000 to Bridge Digital Divide in Rural Broadband Access

A major £900,000 investment aims to transform broadband connectivity across rural Derbyshire. The initiative targets approximately 32,000 homes and businesses currently struggling with internet speeds below 100Mbps.

Major Investment Targets Rural Connectivity Gaps

Derbyshire County Council has announced a significant £900,000 initiative to enhance broadband infrastructure across underserved rural areas, according to reports. The funding will support two grant programs specifically designed to address connectivity challenges in regions where commercial providers have been slow to deploy modern fiber networks.

by Owen Holt
PolicyTelecom

Rural Connectivity Crisis Sparks Council Action in Norfolk

Norfolk County Council has deployed monitoring technology across its waste collection fleet to document mobile signal deficiencies in rural communities. Local officials are now pressing network operators for urgent improvements, declaring reliable connectivity “as important as electricity and water” for residents.

Monitoring Initiative Reveals Coverage Gaps

According to reports from local authorities, Norfolk County Council has taken innovative measures to document mobile connectivity issues across the region’s rural areas. Sources indicate the council installed specialized monitoring devices on its bin lorry fleet last year to systematically collect data on signal strength and download speeds throughout the county.

by Owen Holt