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26.07.2021
The upcoming Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (TIB) has motivated the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Broadband and Digital Communication to launch a new inquiry examining how reforms to the Electronic Communications Code (ECC) could help boost the deployment of “full fibre”...
19.07.2021
The lack of quality broadband’s availability in rural areas correlates with a lack of streaming service subscriptions, suggests new YouGov research according An article in Total Telecom discusses how subscriptions to a streaming service such as Netflix or Amazon...
19.07.2021
The Bournemouth Echo reports that there has been a new milestone in improved internet access along the Jurassic Coast A 700 MHz private network has been installed to cover part of the Dorset coastline. This is part of...
12.07.2021
The Rural Services Network has received a letter from the Minister for Digital Infrastructure Matt Warman MP, praising the organisation for its work sharing the Government Consultation on Improving Consultation for Very Hard to Reach Premises Rural Digital Connectivity...
05.07.2021
BT and OneWeb have confirmed that they are exploring using the satellite network for rural coverage in the UK, according to Capacity Media and Fierce Telecom The two companies announced last week that they have signed a memorandum of...
05.07.2021
Telecommunication publications including Light Reading and Advanced Television report on news that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport has published encouraging forecasts on how much it thinks rural 4G coverage will improve following completion of the Shared Rural Network...
28.06.2021
Businesses in rural areas have cited broadband capacity as a major obstacle to digital adoption in the latest research by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) The study Digital adoption in rural SMEs found that...
28.06.2021
Tivy-Side Advertiser reports on comments from Ben Lake MP (PC) about the ‘significant’ challenges faced by rural communities regarding digital and transport connectivity During a Westminster Hall debate, Mr Lake noted that connectivity ‘remains a tremendous challenge for the...
21.06.2021
The Telegraph reports on the continued rollout of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet satellites that aim to reach remote areas The technology could prove to be a solution to bridging Britain’s digital divide. The UK has one of the lowest...
14.06.2021
Last week we reported on the Government’s announcement of 10 council to test the use of digital tools in the planning process. The announcement included £1.1 million grant fund to implement a ‘pathfinder’ programme across 10 councils...
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Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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