I know many residents have been concerned about the disruption caused by providers digging up roads to provide the infrastructure for full fibre broadband. I have been in contact with the County Council and commercial providers on this issue, as well as the Government.
Improved fibre connectivity is really important for residents and the Government’s plans are delivering better services and competition to bring down costs. We want this delivered with the minimum of disruption to residents.
The County Council use permits to minimise the time spent and providers are expected to collaborate, reducing unnecessary disruption.
One leading Horsham provider I contacted believe 60 per cent of their local expansion can be delivered through existing networks. I am contacting other providers encouraging them to work together to similarly reduce the digging up of our roads and the disruption it causes.