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On Fri, May 12, 2006 at 09:55:24AM +0100, James Wonnacott wrote: > Henry Bremridge wrote: > >We are connected to broadband: BT supply at 1 Mb at the moment and ukfsn > >are promising 2.5Mb once I change ISP in the near future (not 8 as we > >are not close enough to the local box) > > > >However I now discover that "the Government" has laid a fibre-optic > >cable to the village edge. I believe with the intention of providing > >"broadband" to the local primary school > > > >Two questions > > > >- Does anyone know where I could go to find out more about the > > capacity of this school broadband, timing, budget etc? > > > >- Does anyone know of a way in which the village could use the > > fibreoptic cable to improve everyones broadband connection. Cheaply > > > >Many thanks > > > >Henry > > > Assuming you are in The South West (sorry I don't know your location). > The fibre will have been installed (probably by BT) for The South West > Grid for Learning (run by RM PLC) and it will be leased for their use only. > Halfway between Plymouth and Exeter (or half way between Totnes and Newton Abbot) Yes, I think getting access is going to be impossible, however will relay the comments on to the Parish Council. Will let you know if anything comes of this. Thanks to all
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