As part of the nationwide effort to modernize Internet connectivity, the UK government has announced a new plan to equip 5000 schools, hospitals, libraries and other public buildings with Gigabit broadband access, which will also benefit nearby families and businesses** It covers 1200 schools, 340 libraries and 50 hospitals.
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In order to upgrade the above premises, the British government will allocate £ 164million to enable relevant enterprises to more easily provide higher broadband access rates for nearby households and enterprises.
Commenting on the benefits of the Gigabit broadband upgrade program, the official said: "this means that hospitals and police can save time waiting to download large files such as X-rays and surveillance videos, and teachers can better use relevant digital technologies for their courses. In addition, residents of nursing homes can also get better online services to improve their health and well-being.".
Other public places benefiting from Gigabit broadband access include general practitioner clinics, offices under the parliament, community / leisure centers, fire / ambulance stations, etc.
Finally, this round of upgrading will be promoted throughout the UK to ensure that Gigabit broadband can benefit the public and people's livelihood institutions.