The UK Government have today announced their report dubbed “Digital Britain” in which they have laid out plans for universal access to broadband by 2012.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said digital technology was as important today as “roads, bridges and trains were in the 20th Century”.
The report called for everyone in the UK to have access to a broadband speed of up to two megabits per second (Mbps).
This would make internet connections capable of handling much more video and sites that offer greater interactivity.
By the time of the final report, the government will know whether internet service providers (ISPs) can build next generation networks themselves or if government help will be needed.
