A partnership between the Church of England and the UK government will see church spires and towers used house wireless transmitters to "improve broadband, mobile, and Wifi connectivity for local communities". The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport said 65% of Anglican churches and 66% of English parishes are in rural locations and are ideal for helping to address connectivity issues. The department notes that similar accords could be made with other faith communities, too. "The new network is expected to be operational by 2021," a DfE spokesperson said.
A partnership between the Church of England and the UK government will see church spires and towers used house wireless transmitters to "improve broadband, mobile, and Wifi connectivity for local communities". The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport said 65% of Anglican churches and 66% of English parishes are in rural locations and are ideal for helping to address connectivity issues. "The new network is expected to be operational by 2021," a DfE spokesperson said.