According to the government's broadband target, 95 percent of Sweden's households would have broadband with at least 100 megabits per second this year.
This goal was also found in the Örebro Region.
But the goal will not be achieved - neither in the kingdom nor in the region.
Varying interest in joining
The commercial companies that dig and lay the fiber cables invest primarily in densely populated areas where there are plenty of customers.
And despite the fact that the municipalities in the region have received more than 130 million in grants via the Rural Development Program since 2014 to support the fiber expansion, the expansion is slow in many places in the county.
- Many times only 50-60% choose to join a fiber project.
Then it is difficult for a market player to get finance for the project, says Linus Grabö, broadband strategist in Örebro County, about the possibilities of arranging fast internet in rural areas as well.
Direct report · How does the internet connection where you live affect your everyday life?
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13 min08.16
I recently received an email response to what it would cost me who lives in Örebro to have open fiber withdrawn to the house in the new Hjärsta.
They take almost 35,000. This despite the fact that the area already has fiber and that the connection cabinet is about 8 meters from my house.
So I think this is a lie and a cursed poem.
These companies have a monopoly and earn a lot without government regulation.
In addition, they receive grants through our tax money.
They do not want to do much for the public good, I claim, only when they can earn a decent penny.
Agenda came and greeted thank you.
/ Mvh Mats
Mats Ekerbring
33 min07.57
When we moved into our current house (in the country), I contacted the municipality to find out how they think about their residents and their connection.
They happily replied that an agreement with a supplier had been concluded and that the start of the expansion was in full swing.
Shortly afterwards, we were contacted and were able to sign a contract for fiber.
It was almost three years ago and the only thing that happened is that we received two Mail where we are informed that the expansion has not started yet.
Our children are starting to get bigger and the lack of a fast and above all stable internet is reflected both in school and among friends.
Unfortunately, it is a big part of our everyday life and will certainly not get smaller.
Although we enjoy living in the country, we want the best for our children and thoughts of moving back into the city already exist.
Fredrik
2 tim06.12
Lives in a small town, but in a sparsely populated area.
Has internet via the telephone jack, works so far, but various strange 'interruptions' are being considered, for example the broadcasts from Svt are often interrupted at midnight.
Last night I chose to join streamed TV from Australia and can watch optional broadcasts from there (!) But not from Svt 24 hours a day.
Another thing, internet connection is today far too expensive, you have to cut down on food costs etc. to be able to afford.
It is inconceivable that this can be the case in today's Sweden.
Digital equality is closely linked to democratic rights that should be taken for granted.
Give discounts on subscriptions to the elderly as well as free courses and a heavily discounted tablet.
Anita