Despite legislation to guarantee nationwide connectivity, black spots could face long waits and huge installation costs

Thousands of people in broadband black spots face bills of up to £100,000 to get online, despite a new legal right to broadband.

The universal service obligation (USO), launched by the government in March, gives households with poor internet access the right to demand “affordable” connectivity from BT.

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