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Satellite and wireless are suitable for rural broadband, says report
The Broadband Stakeholder Group has made a case for the use of satellite and wireless technologies in next-generation broadband projects.
Both satellite and wireless technologies could play an important role in the delivery of next-generation broadband to rural communities.
This is the conclusion of a new report from the Broadband Stakeholder Group (BSG), which advises the government on issues relating to super-fast internet coverage.
Carried out by Analysys Mason, the study claimed that satellite technology could help to deliver next-generation broadband to locations that are hard to reach with other infrastructure.
It also advocated the use of terrestrial wireless as a "cost-effective alternative" to fibre optic cables for broadband delivery in rural areas.
Antony Walker, chief executive of the BSG, said the findings prove that "the story of broadband Britain isn't just about fibre".
He added: "There simply isn't a one-size-fits-all technology solution to deliver a truly ubiquitous next-generation broadband Britain."
Phil Smith, chief executive of Cisco UK and Ireland, has called for the government to focus on the overall delivery of super-fast broadband speeds across Britain, rather than allowing "a few high-speed peaks" to develop in privileged areas.
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