Business News 19 Feb 2013

Slow broadband speed 'hampering rural businesses'

Six in 10 rural firms are struggling with the slow speed of their broadband, a survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed.

Figures obtained by the business lobby group indicate that 63% of small firms are dissatisfied with the speed of their broadband connection, compared to 48% of businesses in urban areas.

Meanwhile, 34% of small rural firms said they are unhappy with the reliability and a quarter (24%) with the value for money.

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