Uswitch comments on ofcom’s green light for super-fast broadband on planes and boats
Commenting on the news that Ofcom has given the green light for super-fast broadband for passengers on planes and boats Marie-Louise Abretti, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says:“Whether you see going without broadband on long-haul trips as a blessing or curse is beside the point. The latest from Ofcom suggests there will soon be no excuse to leave work emails hanging just because you’re travelling.
“Being connected is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. However, at the moment getting online on the go can be frustrating, with more than half of commuters experiencing patchy coverage or slow speeds while trying to use their smartphone or tablet on the daily commute.
“But, while earth stations are now improving things for broadband users on the move, too many people at home are still having to endure a woefully sluggish and patchy service. Before Ofcom gets carried away with providing super-fast speeds on transport, it needs to concentrate on getting the basics right and make sure that broadband in homes is vastly improved – particularly in remote rural areas that sometimes get ignored.”
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