YOU could travel by train to London and back in the time it takes firms at a Tankersley business park to send and receive files over the internet.
Dransfield Properties, Fit 4It, Sheffield Mutual, Premier Inn, NWS, A Shade Greener, Ledgard Jepson and Everlasting Boilers have lodged a joint petition with Barnsley Council over their slow broadband speeds.
Do you suffer from slow internet speeds?
We hate that dreaded spinning beach ball on uploads... what's your internet gripe?
We'd love to share your comments - join the debate here and we will share our favourites.
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