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    UK issues guidelines for broadband pole rollout

    By Kayla ZhangMarch 26, 2025Updated:March 26, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • New guidelines aim to enhance community engagement during broadband infrastructure deployment.
    • Industry collaboration aims to streamline pole placement practices.

    What happened: ISPA UK and INCA introduce new broadband pole guidelines

    The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) and the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) have published new best practice guidelines to improve the placement of telecommunications poles during the UK’s broadband rollout. The initiative, developed by the Telecommunications Poles Working Group at the request of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), aims to promote community engagement and ensure infrastructure deployment meets local needs.

    The guidelines focus on key areas such as notification protocols, height restrictions, and compliance with regulations concerning protected natural areas. The goal is to balance the need for rapid broadband deployment with environmental and community considerations.

    ISPA UK’s head of policy, Till Sommer, highlighted the collaborative nature of the project, emphasising the contributions of broadband providers and the constructive feedback from Broadband Minister Sir Chris Bryant. Sommer stated that the new guidance will enhance collaboration and ensure that full-fibre broadband delivers economic and social benefits.

    INCA’s CEO, Paddy Paddison, stressed the importance of getting deployment right to support the UK’s digital economy and promote digital inclusion. He noted that the use of telecom poles is essential but must be managed responsibly to avoid community disruption.

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    Why it is important

    The new guidelines are significant as they aim to standardise practices for broadband infrastructure deployment, reducing conflicts between providers and local communities. By introducing clear protocols for pole placement, the initiative seeks to minimise disruption and ensure that local concerns are addressed.

    As the UK accelerates its full-fibre rollout, the guidelines aim to strike a balance between rapid infrastructure expansion and environmental preservation. Regulations regarding protected areas and notification protocols will help safeguard local ecosystems while ensuring efficient network expansion.

    Additionally, the collaboration between industry groups and the government highlights the increasing emphasis on public-private partnerships in telecom development. With the UK’s digital economy reliant on improved connectivity, the guidelines could shape future infrastructure projects, promoting consistent and community-friendly practices.

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    Kayla Zhang

    Kayla is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied English language studies at University of Malaya. Contact her at K.Zhang@btw.media.

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