Falkirk Today -
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Published on: 1/26/2004
Last Visited: 1/26/2004
Reverend Albert Bogle, of St Andrew's Church, is furious that Telewest refuses to introduce its Blueyonder broad-band service at the church's public internet access point.And he is now calling on his 600-strong congregation to support BT's aim to introduce a broadband exchange for the town.The row started when Mr Bogle applied to have Blueyonder installed at the church which, for residential customers, costs £10.But Telewest does not recognise the church as a residential property and feels installing broadband would not be "viable".Mr Bogle fumed: "I'm told there is no technical reason why broadband can't be installed - it's just about finances.
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And Mr Bogle believes that, with the backing of his parishioners, the trigger level could quickly be met.He said: "We have 600 people in our congregation and I'm sure with their help that the church will be making its way back to BT.
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That two-year funding deal, however, will run out in April which is why Mr Bogle is looking for ways to continue the service as cost-effectively as possible.The church also runs a youth media project which attracts some 50 youngsters each Friday.They have helped to make promotional videos for Bo'ness Academy as well as for other Church of Scotland congregations the length and breadth of the country.And Mr Bogle has hopes of being the first church in Scotland to broadcast services live on the net.