Fibre internet will reach five million locations
By Deborah Bates
13/04/2011
Fujitsu has announced plans to create a fibre internet network across the UK, allowing the signal to reach some five million locations throughout the nation.
This could greatly help those attempting to speed up their IT system management or even whose livelihood depends on the quality of the internet they receive.
According to V3, the development could help increase speeds in certain areas to one Gbit/s; and should help to "close the digital divide in the UK." In order to part-fund this, it is thought that Fujitsu will approach the government - after already receiving backing from various sources.
A spokesperson for Fujitsu's networking centre, Andy Stevenson, spoke of how the project came to light: "We've undertaken a number of physical studies in the UK looking at the economic model of the roll out. The case we are making seems to be compelling."
"Ofcom pushing to open up the physical infrastructure access (PIA) means the right competitive environment is in place and as long as access is priced reasonably, we will be able to offer one Gbit/s from day one."
Although the project is still being developed, the firm has suggested the network could be up and running by 2015; with work commencing over the next three years.
The minister for communications, Ed Vaizey, recently confirmed that the government would make a significant investment in the UK's broadband, which may spell positive news for Fujitsu. He told PC Advisor: "The whole of the UK should be able to share in the benefits of broadband and we are determined to make that happen by the end of the Parliament."
