In the age of remote work, your dream of countryside living or relocating to a quaint English town might come with a significant catch: dodgy internet service. Here’s a heads-up on where buffering becomes a lifestyle.
1. Rural Cumbria
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Picturesque landscapes, yes, but some areas in rural Cumbria struggle with painfully slow broadband, making video calls more of a freeze-frame experience.
2. Dartmoor, Devon
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Surrounded by natural beauty, Dartmoor is also encircled by internet connectivity issues. Working remotely here means planning around patchy service.
3. Norfolk Broads
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Boating paradise, yes; broadband haven, no. The Norfolk Broads area faces challenges with reliable internet, which is crucial for those considering a serene office view.
4. Cornwall
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Despite its appeal as a surfer’s paradise, parts of Cornwall are in a digital drought, with some of the slowest internet speeds in England.
5. North Yorkshire Moors
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Remote work in the moors might mean more offline tasks. Internet service in this rural expanse can be as elusive as the heather in bloom.
6. Lake District
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A hotspot for tourists and hikers, but not for high-speed internet. Some areas in the Lake District still lag behind in digital connectivity.
7. Peak District
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Beautiful views, yes; streaming 4K videos, not so much. The Peak District’s internet speeds can turn a Netflix night into a buffering bonanza.
8. Scottish Borders
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While technically not England, it’s a popular consideration for movers. Be warned, the picturesque Borders have connectivity that’s as rugged as the terrain.
9. Isle of Wight
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Sea views come at the cost of signal views. The island struggles with internet speed, impacting those dreaming of a remote seaside office.
10. Exmoor, Somerset
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Exmoor’s stunning landscapes are a sight to behold, unless you’re trying to load a webpage. Internet here can be as sparse as the moorland.
11. Shropshire Hills
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An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with outstandingly slow internet speeds in places, making remote work challenging.
12. Lincolnshire Wolds
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Gorgeous, rolling countryside with connectivity that often rolls to a stop. Rural Lincolnshire has pockets of poor internet service.
13. Northumberland National Park
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Offering tranquility and starry skies, but a connection that won’t keep up with your streaming ambitions. Remote work here requires patience.
14. West Wales
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Another nudge outside England, but a common retreat. West Wales boasts incredible landscapes and coastal towns with less-than-incredible broadband.
15. Somerset Levels
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While you’re unlikely to be underwater in this wetland area, your internet speed might well be submerged, affecting work and leisure alike.
Think Twice
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Dreaming of a remote work setup with a view? Make sure to check the internet speeds before you pack up. Your productivity might thank you. Beyond the allure of the countryside or coastal life, ensuring you’re not marooned in a broadband desert is key for seamless remote working.
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