Labour’s has pledged to provide free broadband to every home and business in the UK.
The party says the plan will be paid for by taxing multinational firms such as Amazon, Facebook and Google.
Despite being attractive to voters, the issue raises many questions about the feasibility of providing this service free of charge.
Jeremy Corbyn said the plan would end poor internet coverage and save homes roughly £30 a month.
I live in rural England. I pay for fast broadband but don’t get it. I need it for work. The private companies have had their chance and they’ve blown it. #freebroadband #GE2019
— Scarlet Wilde #VoteLabour (@wilde) November 15, 2019
It's not like Google, Amazon, Facebook and the rest will lose out long term either. Think of all the millions of new online customers, not paying for broadband, so having a little extra pocket money to spend on their sites. Win Win. #VoteLabour2019 #freebroadband
— Somebody #VoteLabour #JC4PM. I Hate The Tories. (@darrenmark69) November 15, 2019
People saying #freebroadband isn’t something essential like the NHS or housing. Well, it is if you use the internet for work, or to find work. Or to fill in government forms online. Or if you’re housebound and don’t have any other options for socialising.
— Alex Charlton ? (@AlexJCharlton) November 15, 2019
