Spires for Hire in U.K. Broadband Deal With Church of England
- Towers to be used to improve internet access in remote areas
- Some parishes are already using structures to improve access
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Rural church towers won’t just be a source of inspiration under a deal between U.K. government and the Church of England, many will also help you get a Wi-Fi connection.
The Church of England struck a deal with the U.K. government departments to encourage the church to “use its buildings and other property to improve broadband, mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity for local communities,” the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said in a statement on Sunday.