A partnership between the Church of England and the UK government will see church spires and towers used as wireless transmitters to " improve broadband , mobile , and Wifi connectivity for local communities " . According to a statement from the government, this would involve placing wireless transmitters in church spires and towers as well as installing aerials, satellite dishes, and fiber cables in church buildings. The Department for Digital , Culture , Media , and Sport said 80 % of Anglican churches and 66 % of English churches are in rural locations and are ideal for helping to address broadband issues . More than 120 churches are already being used to deliver broadband services , and authorities hope to forge similar agreements with other local communities .
A partnership between the Church of England and the UK government will see church spires and towers used as wireless transmitters to " improve broadband , mobile , and Wifi connectivity for local communities " . The Department for Digital , Culture , Media , and Sport said 80 % of Anglican churches and 66 % of English churches are in rural locations and are ideal for helping to address broadband issues . More than 120 churches are already being used to deliver broadband services , and authorities hope to forge similar agreements with other local communities .