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Title: Ofcom draws up UK Broadband map
Post by: Simon on July 06, 2011, 16:36

Ofcom draws up UK broadband map.

An interactive map, created for the telecoms watchdog Ofcom, has revealed the state of broadband around the UK.

It shows that 68% of homes had a fixed connection with an average speed of 7.5Mbps (megabits per second).

Residents of Luton and Newtonabbey were most likely to have access to superfast broadband (over 24Mbps).

But 14% of connected households remained in the slow lane with speeds of less than 2Mbps.

The clickable map allows people to see what take-up and speed is like in their area.

"We are now developing a clear picture of the UK's fixed broadband infrastructure and how it delivers for consumers," said Ofcom's chief executive Ed Richards.

"We hope that this information will stimulate further rollout of broadband infrastructure and better performance for households and businesses."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14043829

Title: Re: Ofcom draws up UK Broadband map
Post by: sam on July 06, 2011, 16:53

Might be handy - oh wait not the moat detailed

Title: Re: Ofcom draws up UK Broadband map
Post by: Clive on July 06, 2011, 17:40

Yes, quite difficult to use!  My area (Bridgend) has an average of 6.3Mb.

Title: Re: Ofcom draws up UK Broadband map
Post by: sam on July 06, 2011, 20:23

Not bad - shame everyone uses it to look to up suicide

Title: Re: Ofcom draws up UK Broadband map
Post by: Simon on July 06, 2011, 21:20

Well, wouldn't you, having Clive as a neighbour?   :devil:

Title: Re: Ofcom draws up UK Broadband map
Post by: Clive on July 06, 2011, 22:38

 :ouch2:  ;D

Title: Re: Ofcom draws up UK Broadband map
Post by: sam on July 06, 2011, 22:38

Lol

Title: Re: Ofcom draws up UK Broadband map
Post by: Simon on July 06, 2011, 22:46

:hehe: