Here is the introduction for the consultation by Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport:
Mobile phones are no longer the luxury they once were. Today they are a central part of our modern lives and are widely viewed as an essential service. Consequently, we expect to be able to use our phones no matter where we are in the UK for work or pleasure. This isn’t just about lifestyle, it’s vital for our modern economy.Substitute reliable high speed internet for mobile phones:
Reliable high speed internet is no longer the luxury it once was. Today it is a central part of our modern lives and is widely viewed as an essential service. Consequently, we expect to be able to use our high speed internet connection for work or pleasure. This isn’t just about lifestyle, it’s vital for our modern economy.To that end I responded to the consultation with the below message.
Dear Sir,
While
I do support the idea of universal coverage for mobile devices I would
also call your attention to another matter of connectivity. As I know
you are aware the government is currently assisting with the roll-out of
SuperFast broadband across the country. This is a welcome program
given that access to an affordable and dependable high speed broadband,
is in my opinion, even more crucial than access to a mobile signal.
With high speed broadband I can be my own mobile operator, have access
to Skype and other like products, as well as partaking in a wealth of
other services offered via broadband, services that are impossible to
appreciate without a reliable and fast connection.
Unfortunately
I live in an area that is under served by broadband in that we suffer
from speeds in the range of 1.5 to 2.5Mbps. BT has bypassed us for
their commercial roll-out of high speed broadband and we have also been
bypassed by the initial phase of the government program to extend the
reach of SuperFast Broadband (BDUK).
While
we are hoping that a followup program might be able to address our
needs this is far from certain. We are in danger of being left with a
low speed internet connection that is incapable of supporting much of
what we would like to be able to accomplish via the Internet. Skype
becomes a challenge if possible at all and streaming video something
that we can only wish for. The situation here in Temple is so bad that
we fear it could start to impact on the value of our homes as more and
more people are considering high speed internet in their buying
decisions.
I
sincerely hope that the government will continue to champion the
roll-out of broadband connectivity. Every home should have access to
affordable high speed internet. While this may mean Superfast speeds
for some, I would be more than happy with 5-10Mbps as that would be a
huge improvement over my current situation.
Will Kostelecky
6 Temple Mill Cottages
Temple Lane
Temple, Marlow
SL7 1SA
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