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.