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16 Apr 2008
Ofcom has published guidelines for the installation of super-fast broadband to new homes.
The industry regulator pointed to experiences in Germany which suggest that a fast broadband infrastructure can add up to seven per cent to the price of a new home.
Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards said: "Super-fast broadband is ripe for deployment in new build areas. We need to take advantage of this and encourage investment in networks while promoting competition.
"This will allow consumers to benefit from all the advantages of super-fast access speeds, competitive provision and choice."
Ofcom is considering running fibre optic lines through sewers or power lines to get to the 'last mile' to the home.
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Ofcom chief Ed Richards - U r a lier
Mr chief Ed Richards Ofcom chief he should be removed from his position as he keeps making excuses for BT, those of us who know that london can be connected with in a year for £1billion pounds, since BT needs to hook up the fible to the old copper and pull the the come that are join to the fibre out and leaving theb fibre cable it place of the copper ALL THIS TALK IS NONSENCE FROM OFCOM
Posted by: JAMES TWIN 19 Jun 2008
Superfast Broadband
This should be installed nationally in existing buildings as well as new property. London should not be the first starting point as it always seems to get preference. The companies supplying broadband services should publish their plans, including dates for the provision of superfast broadband, on a regular basis.
Posted by: Philip Evans 16 Apr 2008