It's about time this started to happen. The next few years will be very interesting. Especially as Virgin Media (our cable network operator) has just released 50mb with plans of 100-200mb connections in a couple of years now that they're utilising DOCSIS3.
BBC NEWS | Technology | Green light for faster broadband
No more ADSL exchange distance problems.
Green light for faster broadband
BT plans to plug some homes straight into the fibre-optic network
Regulator Ofcom ruled on Tuesday that it will present "no regulatory barriers" to the development of super-fast broadband infrastructure.
The ruling will allow BT to proceed with an investment of ?1.5bn in the network, giving up to 20 million UK homes access to high-speed internet.
BT made clear it only wanted to make the move if regulator Ofcom allowed a fair return on that investment.
Ofcom said that hands-off regulation would lead to higher involvement.
"Our message today is clear: there are no regulatory barriers in the way of investment in super-fast broadband," said Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards.
"We want to promote investment but also ensure that there is fair and effective competition for the future."
The network would see the installation of fibre-optic cables to street-side cabinets, offering speeds of between 40 and 60Mbps, with about 1 million homes having fibre to the home and speeds of 100Mbps.
BT plans to plug some homes straight into the fibre-optic network
Regulator Ofcom ruled on Tuesday that it will present "no regulatory barriers" to the development of super-fast broadband infrastructure.
The ruling will allow BT to proceed with an investment of ?1.5bn in the network, giving up to 20 million UK homes access to high-speed internet.
BT made clear it only wanted to make the move if regulator Ofcom allowed a fair return on that investment.
Ofcom said that hands-off regulation would lead to higher involvement.
"Our message today is clear: there are no regulatory barriers in the way of investment in super-fast broadband," said Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards.
"We want to promote investment but also ensure that there is fair and effective competition for the future."
The network would see the installation of fibre-optic cables to street-side cabinets, offering speeds of between 40 and 60Mbps, with about 1 million homes having fibre to the home and speeds of 100Mbps.
No more ADSL exchange distance problems.
