BROADBAND BLACKSPOTS

Early day motion 1291, tabled 17 January 2011 by David Morris (Conservative). Signed by 26 members.

That this House notes the existence of broadband blackspots, where customers cannot be connected to the broadband network; further notes that a number of telecoms and broadband suppliers in the UK including BT have access to detailed information on the location and extent of these areas; believes that it would benefit all companies in the sector and the country as a whole if this information was shared; further believes that sharing would help integrate cable with other technologies such as satellite; and encourages all companies to begin sharing information on broadband blackspots to help strengthen our national infrastructure.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.