A recent survey from bOnline has shown that many SMEs are unsure about the availability of altnet in their area, with confusion over the UK’s broadband roll-out strategy.
Tue, 13/08/2024 - 11:44
Altnet fibre was available to 35.9% of premises as of 27th July 2024, according to thinkbroadband’s latest State of Broadband Report.
It found that FTTP is now available to almost seven in 10 households, up from six in 10 in its previous report six months ago.
Breaking down the UK, Northern Ireland leads the way with 95.4% coverage. England and Wales sit at 68.6% and 68.4% respectively with Scotland behind at 62.2% coverage.
In England, Kingston upon Hull is the top authority with 99.8% coverage.
thinkbroadband has also included statistics on the level of overbuild across the UK. As well as 69% of premises having one FTTP network, 22% have two options, 2.8% have three options and 0.2% have four options. There are approximately 4,000 UK premises that can access five FTTP networks.
The report predicts that by September 2025 FTTP coverage will have risen to 85%, and by May 2026 will have hit 95%.
To read the full report visit: https://www.thinkbroadband.com/assets/factsheet/broadband-report-july-2…
