the government will this lunchtime set out more detail about its 2019 election promise to try to close the gap between richer and poorer parts of the uk through what they call levelling up . borisjohnson is keen to highlight his domestic agenda, after criticism of the lockdown parties in downing street. we re expecting a statement from the levelling up secretary, michael gove, around 12:30, which we ll bring to you live, here at bbc news. it s understood most of what will be announced today focuses on england, so let s have a look at what we know about the plan so far. it includes improvements to buses and trains, 5g broadband for most households, and plans to refocus education spending on the most disadvantaged parts of the country. at the heart of it, is a plan to create more regional mayors, putting decision making back in local communities. no new money is being announced today with many measures not set to be achieved until 2030. labour have dismissed the project as more sloga
Broadband in a box: Verizon debuts 5G Home for San Franciscans
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) Streaming services like Disney+ are making fast inroads into our homes, and that is sparking new competition in broadband services. To stream video you need broadband service the faster the better. In order to have a really great streaming experience you need a reliable and super fast network connection, says Verizon s Heidi Flato. That s what Verizon is bringing to you with 5G Home; you get super-fast speeds we re talking like one gig into your home without any wires.
The industry watch website, Broadband Search, says there are about two dozen companies in the Bay Area offering broadband service. Now add one more. Verizon calls its new wireless service 5G Home, but you might want to think of it as Broadband in a Box.