Need for speed drives £9 billion superfast broadband boost
(WorldNews Africa)

Local businesses in areas covered by the Government`s rollout of superfast broadband have seen a combined £9 billion increase in turnover since the boost to their broadband speed, new figures have revealed. `The Evaluation of the Economic Impact and Public Value of the Superfast Broadband Programme` is an independent assessment of the impact the rollout has had in its first years (2012-2016). Key findings from the report include: £9 billion surge in turnover for businesses benefitting from the faster connections now available £690 million net increase in Gross Value Added to the UK economy A reduction of almost 9000 individuals...