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New Commitments from the Broadband Industry to Put Communities First When Deploying New Fibre Networks

25 March 2025

Proposing MP
Rhondda and Ogmore
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

At a Glance

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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