Broadband - UK Getting Up To Speed?

The average UK broadband speed is around 2 - 2.5Mbps, this is a far cry from the 8Mbps advertised and even further from the average 21Mbps users' in other parts of Europe are experiencing.

Its old news that the UK is falling behind other developed countries in terms of broadband speeds. However, there is one part of the country that will finally be able to compete, the humble town of Ebbsfleet in Kent.

BT has stuck to its word, in that it would provide new major housing developments with fibre optic networks as opposed to installing traditional copper cables.

With fibre networks, broadband speeds hover around the 100Mbps mark. This is bog standard for residence in other parts of the world, such as Korea and Japan, who are reaping the benefits of fibre networks.

However, so far in the UK it has only been businesses that have gotten a taste of such blisteringly high speeds, with around 120,000 businesses hooked up to fibre optic broadband networks.

The housing development in Ebbsfleet though, will see some 10,000 homes built upon a fibre network. Not only will this network prove more reliable than copper cables, but customers will be able to experience the full capabilities current technologies have to offer.

Multiple HDTV channels, HD network games and near-instantaneous music downloads will all be a reality.

The main gripe for the majority of UK broadband customers is the fact that they are not receiving anywhere near the broadband speed that is advertised.

Companies are trying hard to meet the demands but it's simply impossible over the traditional copper networks, it's only with the implementation of fibre networks that demands can truly be met.

The developments at Ebbsfleet are going to prove a testing ground, one which is likely to prove very favourable for both businesses and consumer's.

The outcome of which will hopefully see fibre networks incorporated into other parts of the UK, until ultimately the whole country will be in a position to compete with some of the worlds leading broadband providers, and in turn reap the benefits such networks can provide.

Liam is a UK author, currently focusing on broadband. Compare cheap broadband online today.

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Public High Speed Internet

High Speed Internet access has become a popular drawing card for patrons of hotels and restaurants across the United States. Every major hotel chain, as well as many of the smaller hotel and motel chains in the country offer the service as part of the accommodation package for leisure travelers and business travelers. It adds another amenity to the offerings when booking a hotel for business meetings or conventions. Laptop owners with wireless cards can now log onto the internet from the comfort of their rooms or from the convenience of the hotel lobby. Some hotels permit internet access on with the use of a password protected wireless service, and some require the user to connect to the system with an Ethernet cable.

Restaurant chains are following suit due to necessity. More than ever, their patrons are using their facilities to hold business luncheon meetings or to simply catch up on emails while taking a coffee break. Panera Bread Company has been a leader since its inception. This is the company that led the nationwide trends of artisan bread and quick casual/specialty foods. It became the trend setter once again when it equipped its bakery-cafes from coast to coast with free public broadband internet, called Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) access. This was a long term commitment made by a company that understood the growing consumer demand for Internet access in a relaxed, comfortable environment without charging for the service.

And not to be left in the high speed connectivity dust is the fast food chain, McDonald's. Beginning with the San Francisco Bay area, this quick service mogul gave their clientle another reason to frequent their establishments - by providing Wi-Fi for wireless-enabled notebook computers and hand held devices. This is all part of its marketing strategy to entice the thousands of mobile professionals, business travelers, and students between home and school who more than ever have a need to connect to work, family and friends while on the move. High Speed ISP access has become part of the culture of convenience across North America.

For more high speed internet news, please check out http://www.highspeedinternetnews.org for more information.

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