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Dear Kevin > I note the point in the 'Building the new library network' report > http://www.lic.gov.uk/publications/building.html > on telecoms tariffs, para 2.14(iv) in the summary: > "telecommunications tariffs form the largest element in determining > network > costs (comprising about 50 per cent of ongoing costs). Securing a > reduction > in tariffs is an effective way of reducing costs. A discount similar > to > that currently enjoyed by schools but applied to broadband services > could > reduce the size of the funding gap by about 85 per cent." > (There's more, for the indomitable of spirit, at appendix 15 and 16) > > I would be greatful for comments on this, relating to public access > especially in disconnected low-income communities. > This is huge problem for rural areas where there is still no effective competition for the delivery of communications. We pay through the nose for communications lines which don't seem to need much maintenance. It is very important that a discount is negotiated for public libraries. Anything you can contribute to this outcome will be much appreciated. Guenever. Guenever Pachent, Assistant Director of Libraries & Heritage Suffolk County Council St Andrew House County Hall, Ipswich IP4 1LJ. Tel. 01473 584559 Fax: 01473 584549 Email: [log in to unmask] http://www.suffolkcc.gov.uk/libraries_and_heritage/ http://libcat.suffolkcc.gov.uk http://infolink.suffolkcc.gov.uk %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%