Listen "Should broadband access be compulsory across the UK?"
Episode Synopsis
A couple unable to stream films or video call in their small village say they have been quoted more than £100,000 to upgrade their broadband.Kevin and Lynda Mortimer said their current 1Mb/s connection was "rubbish".It also falls well below the 10Mb/s set out in legislation, which everyone in the UK has the right to request.Is there such a thing as a human right to internet? Currently, the answer to both of these questions is 'no'. Recently introduced laws, however, mean that homeowners and tenants in the UK do now have greater rights in relation to internet access. How is Britain doing?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs AI comedy episodes. All right here in this podcast feed. Thank you for your support, welcome to the community.
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