Petition · past parliament

Fund free broadband for vulnerable households during social distancing.

Closed 41 signatures

What the petition asks

For Internet service providers to offer to install and provide free broadband to vulnerable and low cost households amongst covid-19 outbreak and social distancing.
Many vulnerable households do not have access to the Internet & no means to pay installation fees and monthly costs. It is vital people stay connected during social distancing. It is a way for people to keep up to date with news & stay in contact with friends & family. I work with vulnerable adults, many not online. A lot are losing their jobs and need to apply for universal credit or log into their accounts but rely on libraries or services to do this, all of which are closing down.

Timeline

21 Apr 2020 Petition opened for signatures
21 Oct 2020 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 41
Status Closed
Opened 21 Apr 2020
Closed 21 Oct 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.