Superfast broadband: life's number one 'bare necessity'

It was interesting to see the results of a fun survey conducted by Disney recently, which asked people to name the "bare necessities" of modern life. Top of the list, ahead of central heating, a car, TV and even a best friend, was internet access.

The survey quizzed 2,000 British adults aged between 18 and 65, to mark Blu-ray release of The Jungle Book. And paw-paws and prickly pears were nowhere to be seen. Instead, the top 20 bare necessities of modern life included a pint, a full English breakfast and an occasional "I love you".

The result hints at just how important broadband access has become. It's now seen as a utility rather than a luxury and something people can't do without.

The top five things that helped people forget about their worries and their strife were:

1. an internet connection
2. television
3. a cuddle
4. a trustworthy best friend 
5. daily shower

We just need a budding entrepreneur to bring all of these together and we'll be in paradise...

You can see the full list at metro.co.uk.