I run a business in Digbeth and we don't have access to ultra-fast broadband from either Virgin or BT. It's frustrating that what's supposed to be the second city's media/ tech/ creative sector doesn't have access to the fastest speeds at cost-effective prices. Whatever the reason for it, the problem needs to be addressed if we're going to compete on a level playing field with the likes of Silicon Roundabout and MediaCityUK in Salford.

Robin Powell

I have seen no evidence that we have bandwidth or access issues in those parts of the city, if anything we have overcapacity. This project is not about broadband but about justifying a Council department which has been shrinking (Digital Brum) and looking for a purpose. and a source of external funding (maybe they just found it?) Why don't the Council concentrate on delivering services people want rather than massive infrastructure projects that are not required. They appear to be just interested in buildings and things they can point at rather than things that add true value. Lets use the money to put free wifi across the city, NewYork has done it, San Francisco is doing it. This would provide value to all and be a real international statement about us as a digital city.

Simon Jenner

It would be better if Virgin could concentrate on delivering its promises (false) on speed and reliability to existing customers like me, instead of trying to shore up its duopoly with BT.

Ray Woods