PPS 10 Telecommunications·Page 8·2.2
Economic Benefits of Modern Telecommunications Infrastructure
Fast, reliable and cost-effective telecommunications can attract businesses and enable economic growth. The Government aims to make the UK the best place to do business electronically and extend telecommunications benefits throughout the UK, particularly for broadband access.
Fast, reliable and cost-effective modern telecommunications can attract new businesses and enable economic growth by opening up new markets and new opportunities for diverse and innovative services. The Government aims to make the UK the best place to do business electronically by 2002. It has been the policy of successive Governments to extend the social and economic benefits of modern telecommunications technology throughout the UK. Further development of the telecommunications infrastructure is therefore essential to the continued success of this policy, particularly to support widespread and affordable access to broadband services.
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