House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
New Commitments from the Broadband Industry to Put Communities First When Deploying New Fibre Networks
25 March 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore
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At a glance
Key points
- The Broadband Industry has committed to putting communities first when deploying new fibre networks.
- INCA and ISPA have published best practice recommendations for sensitive deployment of telegraph poles.
- Operators will consider community needs during the design and construction phases of fibre networks.
Issue summary
The statement addresses concerns about the deployment of telegraph poles for new broadband networks, focusing on community impact and infrastructure sharing.
Action requested
INCA and ISPA have published best-practice recommendations to ensure that communities' needs are considered during the design and construction of fibre networks. The guidelines include commitments from operators to act sensitively when deploying new infrastructure.
Key facts
- INCA and ISPA published best-practice recommendations for telegraph pole deployment.
- Guidelines set conditions for installing new infrastructure.
- Signatories commit to considering community needs during network design and construction.
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