The UK district of South Derbyshire, which has long suffered from poor Internet connection speeds, could be in line for some much needed improvements to its broadband infrastructure. Councillors have recently become more positive after one of BT's senior directors promised to visit and answer questions.


It's understood that BT will carry out a survey of the Etwall telephone exchange, which serves Hilton. The operator will also provide further details and hopefully be able to offer some possible solutions, though we suspect that some degree of fund raising or public/private partnership (PPP) will be required to pay for any improvements.