Not long ago,our local newspaper announced Spalding will be getting superfast fibre optic broadband installed in the Spalding BT Exchange near the town centre.With a population of around 30,000 souls,this will be a welcomed upgrade for many people who live in the surrounding towns and villages.Living almost next door to the Exchange,my current download speed is 15.2mbps and my upload is 0.73mbps.The average speed away from the Exchange in nearby Pinchbeck for example is between 2 and 6mbps.

My provider is Talk Talk whom I've been with for the past few years.They will be rolling out fibre optic in January 2013 and I have already signed up to receive it in my home.This will mean I may get 40mbps download speed and it'll mean signing up for 18 months at an extra £10 per month which I'm happy to do.

For the vast majority,this new superfast broadband cannot come soon enough and am pleased that Lincolnshire County Council and South Holland District Council have been proactive.I'm very hopeful this new speed will bring new business to my town and county,and give everyone extra fast speeds to help with business and home user alike.

Are we unique in a rural town,or are other rural communities across our find lands going to get the same?It would be interesting to read your comments.