Royal Greenwich Invites You To Have Your Say On The Borough's Internet Connectivity

* Cllr Sizwe James

by our RBG Correspondent | Woolwich

The council is asking residents and local businesses to share their views on internet services and online connectivity across the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

The consultation is part of a review into the demand for ultra-fast broadband, as well as the future plans of the main telecommunication providers in the borough.

Delivering better internet connectivity is a part of the council’s Smart City Strategy – which aims to utilise ‘smarter’ technologies to improve services for residents, strengthen the economy, and bring new investment to the borough.

The consultation process lasts until April 23 and is seeking views of residents and local businesses on internet connectivity in Royal Greenwich, as well as their priorities, requirements and needs for the future when it comes to online services. As part of the plans, the council is also inviting leading and prospective telecommunication providers to set out their investment plans for the borough.

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Councillor Sizwe James, The Council’s Cabinet Member for Business, Employment and Skills, said: “Fast, reliable broadband can play a huge role in helping the council deliver its commitment to improving services and developing the local economy as part of its Smart City Strategy".

“There are a variety of ways that faster broadband can be achieved in the Royal Borough. Alongside working with telecommunication providers, we are also asking residents to share their views, needs and experience in order to make the best decision to boost the borough’s digital infrastructure in the future.”

To take part in the consultation, please complete the online survey at:

 www.digitalgreenwich.com/survey-on-internet-experience-in-greenwich or send comments to Digital Greenwich (Broadband Survey), 10th Floor, 6 Mitre Passage, SE10 0ER.

Residents with any further questions can also email:

internetsurvey@digitalgreenwich.com.