A million more homes and businesses in the UK are to be in reach of broadband through phone lines after BT said it was scrapping exchange distance limits.

19 Aug 2004

A million more homes and businesses in the UK are to be in reach of broadband through phone lines after BT said it was scrapping exchange distance limits.

From 6 September, anyone living more than 6km from an ADSL (Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line) exchange will be able to get a 512Kbps connection.

Million more in broadband reach

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A million more homes and businesses in the UK are to be in reach of broadband through phone lines after BT said it was scrapping exchange distance limits.