Rural broadband investment backed by CLA

The Country and Land Association (CLA) is calling upon the government to start an investment programme into developing the rural broadband network.

The CLA believes that the government should be investing in the development of a full UK broadband network rather than relying on the individual network providers, as they tend to develop faster broadband services in busier areas where they will be able to get a faster return on their investments.

There is some extra backing for these claims since the EU decided to publish guidelines on how and when governments are allowed to get involved in the development of broadband services.

The general idea is that in areas where there is little of no broadband coverage, government investment is allowed and indeed is encouraged.

Whether the UK government decides to invest in regional broadband is another matter.