All new construction of houses and buildings in United kingdom It must be equipped Infrastructure and broadband internet connectionsAnd Capable of gigabit speeds.
Ministers approved an amendment Building Regulations 2010which stipulates that new homes must be able to access the Internet from the construction stage.
When people move into their new homes, it will be easier for them to get it broadband servicewhere Infrastructure and wiring will already be installed in the property.
the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports He stressed that this would avoid costly, time-consuming and labor-intensive work in homes once residents return to live, and would allow them to hire the best internet service faster.
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In addition, the amendment will complement some of the other existing regulations that seek to speed up broadband deployment. For example, in England and Wales, the Telecommunications Infrastructure Act Easy access to buildings for companies to install equipment in blocks of flatswhich makes it possible to improve the connection speed.
It is expected that with the legislative change Broadband availability increases to more than 72 percent on British soilwhich will be reflected in significant improvements to communication and increased productivity.
Around 25 thousand 300 families in the countrywhich is equivalent to 12 percent, They do not yet have access to a fiber-based internet during construction work. This means that later on, residents may have problems hiring you.
Julia LopezAnd Minister of Digital InfrastructureHe noted that the amendment will allow the population Broadband connectionAnd Without relying on realtors or construction developers working to enable the service.
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“Millions of renters will no longer be prevented from getting a broadband upgrade because of landlord silence, and those moving into newly built homes can rest assured that They will be able to access the fastest speeds available at the time they are in transit“, claimed.
To build the infrastructure that supports broadband, developers and operators will work together Connect the property. The government decides that Costs will be capped at £2,000 per family It must be assumed by construction managers.
In the event that the developer cannot be sure High speed internet connection within the cost limit, will be legally required to install the fastest broadband connection available, Or, failing that, leave channels, cameras, and endpoints ready to receive service.