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Mandatory full fibre broadband for all new build homes and a new priority to connect hard-to-reach rural areas are key measures proposed in a national, long-term strategy for UK telecommunications. The Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review (FTIR), announced as part of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy, proposes the changes that are needed to give the majority of the population access to 5G, connect 15m premises to full fibre broadband by 2025, and provide full fibre broadband coverage across all of the UK by 2033. Full fibre infrastructure is vital to underpin 5G coverage. The FTIR’s analysis indicates that, without change, full fibre broadband networks will at best only ever reach three quarters of the country, and it would take more than twenty years to do so. It also indicates that 5G offers the potential for an expansion of the telecoms market, with opportunities for existing players and new entrants. Alongside the FTIR, Government has also published a Digital Infrastructure Toolkit which will allow mobile networks to make far greater use of Government buildings to boost coverage across the UK. The Government will pursue an “outside-in” strategy, meaning that while network competition serves the commercially viable areas, the Government will support investment in the most difficult to reach areas at the same time. The government will shortly publish consultations on legislative changes to streamline wayleaves and mandate fibre connections in new builds. The conclusions of the Review will also form the basis of the government’s Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP) to Ofcom, setting out the strategic objectives and outcomes that the regulator must have regard to in the exercise of its regulatory functions. |
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DCMS: Forging a full fibre broadband and 5G future for all Digital Infrastructure Toolkit - GOV.UK OSSW: Forging a full fibre broadband and 5G future for all News Ofcom: Supporting further investment in full-fibre broadband NIC: New Telecoms Review will help deliver full fibre to all communities CBI: Firms will welcome renewed Government ambition to build world-class 5G & full fibre LGA responds to future telecoms infrastructure review techUK initial response to Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review £45 m investment in rural broadband PC&PE: Governments must work together to improve broadband & mobile coverage Forging a full fibre broadband and 5G future for all Pioneering project delivers Ultrafast broadband for Welsh rural community Ofcom reports on more independent Openreach Best & worst broadband and phone service quality revealed ScotGov: 95% broadband coverage Business rates boost for broadband Ofcom confirms new rules to boost Britain’s broadband £67m boost for a Full Fibre future Monmouthshire chosen as 5G Testbed site to improve rural connectivity 5G project announced on first anniversary of Midlands Engine Strategy Church spires to boost digital connectivity in rural areas Better mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity for rail passengers The next steps towards the 5G Future Digital divide narrows, but 1.1m UK homes & businesses cannot get decent broadband |
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