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Digital connectivity upgrade could boost UK GDP by GBP 70 bln by 2026 - Virgin

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | 21:13 CET | News
Investment in UK full-fibre and mobile connectivity could create 510,000 jobs by 2026, boosting UK GDP by GBP 69.78 billion, according to new research from Virgin Media O2.

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