Welsh village irate over loss of broadband
Thursday 28 August 2008
Residents and businesses based in Welsh village of Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd are expressing their anger at their persistent loss of their broadband service. They are currently experiencing a broadband blackout that has lasted for 10 days.
Locals are calling for their local telephone exchange to be upgraded after experiencing the third large-scale broadband problem this year alone. The issue has been a particular sore point for businesses, particularly as a change in Internet Service Provider hasn't helped the situation.
One company confirmed that they have to spend hours each day telephoning and faxing clients rather then sending a quick email. Another travel company claimed it had lost around £10,000 on missed internet booking so far.
BT has acknowledged the problem and has said that they are investigating the situation and all customers have been advised to contact their individual service providers for help.
Source: Daily Post
