Ofcom ponders future of fast net

**MIG-31** · Apr 16, 2008, 06:05 PM

Super-fast broadband could be delivered via the underground pipes of the UK's water and electricity companies, regulator Ofcom has said. It is conducting a survey of the UK's ducting network to see its suitability for carrying fibre networks.

Some companies in the UK and France already offer fast broadband via the sewers.Ofcom also wants to see the three million homes earmarked to be built in the UK by 2020, fibre-enabled.
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Source: BBC News

Apr 16, 2008, 06:05 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,770 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Ofcom ponders future of fast net Super-fast broadband could be delivered via the underground pipes of the UK's water and electricity companies, regulator Ofcom has said. It is conducting a survey of the UK's ducting network to see its suitability for carrying fibre networks. Some companies in the UK and France already offer fast broadband via the sewers.Ofcom also wants to see the three million homes earmarked to be built in the UK by 2020, fibre-enabled. ____________ Source: BBC News __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here