France to invest €20bn in high-speed broadband for the entire country
French president François Hollande has confirmed plans to give every single household in the country high-speed broadband within the next 10 years, with around half getting getting superfast coverage by the end of 2017.
"High-speed broadband strengthens [France's] businesses competitiveness and the quality of [its] public services. [It] will bring more fluidity, more simplicity for communications between business, their customers, and the public sector as well," Hollande said on Wednesday, adding the rollout could directly generate 10,000 jobs.
via www.zdnet.com
About time too! Orange is, frankly, not good enough in our area (Charente Maritime), it is far too slow. France, traditionally admired for its investment in advanced technology must not lag behind the remainder of Europe.
Posted by: Kit Wells | 27 February 2013 at 09:42
Don't hold your breath! Orange makes promises that it can never keep. TOO SLOW AND TOO DEAR.
Posted by: DAVID SMITH | 02 March 2013 at 05:40