British Telecom has recently announced plans to roll out its 20 Mb broadband service across Northumberland with Haltwhistle, Alnwick, Amble, Bedlington and Berwick all set to see broadband speeds double over the next few months. This is part of a £2.5 billion investment programme by British Telecom broadband which will certainly bring villages and towns such as Haltwhistle into the 21st-century.
The British Telecom broadband investment programme is certainly speeding up broadband in the area and is set to be available to around 84% of domestic homes and businesses across the north-east by the summer of 2012. The high-speed broadband service will also be available to wholesale providers, thereby bringing much-needed competition into the area and excellent value for money for businesses and homes in the region.
While many people see Haltwhistle as a tourist destination as opposed to a business arena there is no doubt that the area has much to offer. Bringing together to tourist from around the world, local businesses, international businesses and entrepreneurs has certainly changed the look and feel of the town over the last few years. The area has made significant use of its location and the very fact that the Roman Wall and some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK is close to hand.
However, those from Haltwhistle will be well aware that local businesses have suffered over the last few years due to the economic climate and a lack of investment. However, business certainly seems to be on the up and local services and retailers have adapted their approach to business and business services in recent times. The introduction of high-speed broadband, with British Telecom estimating speeds of up to 20 Mb per second, will certainly make a massive difference to those living and trading in the region.
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