8:03am Friday 11th August 2006
By Dick Bellringer
RESIDENTS of Hathe-rden and Wildhern are a step closer to finally getting broadband thro-ugh their existing BT phone line.
Hampshire County Council has announced that it is ending its contract with Village Internet Broadband Limited, reopening the way to further discussions with BT.
Subject to contracts being signed, the last phone exchange in Hampshire to receive broadband should soon be upgraded, giving residents the reliability and connection speed BT broadband is capable of offering.
Village Internet Broadband Limited was appointed in 2005 to provide a wireless internet solution to Hath-erden and Wildhern.
Following a string of technical difficulties which have prevented the company from providing a sustainable and reliable service to residents, the council has taken the decision to approach BT, and has agreed to pay for the upgrading of the exchange.
VIB Ltd is still able to provide its broadband service and existing customers should not be affected by the council's decision.
Members of the parish's broadband working party say they are delighted with the outcome of the meeting.
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