As Scilly gets web cable, Christian asks: how about St Helena?
The 2,200 British residents of the Isles of Scilly are to enjoy high-speed broadband from 2014, thanks to a £3.7 million scheme funded by bodies in the UK and Europe, reports Christian Von Der Ropp of the Connect St Helena campaign.
Island councillor Mike Hicks said it would bring a more prosperous future, helping tourism, farming and education.
“Meanwhile,” says Christian, “St Helena, which is significantly more isolated, has a population almost twice as large that is expected to grow once its airport becomes operational in 2016, struggles to secure £10 million for its link to the planned South Atlantic Express cable.”
Read his full article here.