Chancellor Alistair Darling reiterated the government’s commitment to making Britain a digital world leader, with plans for a major broadband roll out.He announced super-fast broadband for 90% of homes by 2017, funded by a £6 annual tax on landline phones.The Conservatives have vowed to scrap the tax if they win the next election.To read this BBC News report in full, see:
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