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Coronavirus: Internet access 'could be rationed' amid outbreak, expert warns

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With coronavirus cases in the UK continuing to increase, many worried Brits have taken the wise decision to work from home.

But with everyone trying to access the internet at the same time, internet providers are feeling the strain. Last week, several of the biggest networks were hit with crashes, including Vodafone, O2, gift gaff and EE.

Now, one expert claims that internet access could be rationed to prioritise health services and online lessons, rather than entertainment and gaming.

Speaking to the Telegraph, Matthew Howett, principal analyst at Assembly, explained: “If we end up in a situation where worldwide, 850m children start to receive lessons virtually for an extended period of time, then networks might want to start

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