BT looks to a fibre optic broadband futureFibre optic broadband looks set to be at the fore of the UK's digital future, as BT confirms plans to expand its use of the technology. Ask any broadband user on the street about the most common problem with their service, and many would respond with a moan to do with connection speeds. No matter how reliable the infrastructure becomes, people still want more.
Fortunately, companies like Virgin Media and BT have set their sights on ensuring consumers get exactly what they want. The latter's announcement of its financial results for the year to March 31st was overshadowed by details of its plans to boost fibre optic cable broadband coverage across the UK.
A further £1 billion will be invested in extending the rollout of fibre to two-thirds of UK homes and businesses by 2015 – taking BT's total expenditure in the area to £2.5 billion.
While BT has suggested that the move is dependent on an "acceptable investment environment", such plans showcase how fibre optic broadband is slowly becoming essential to both consumers and service providers.
Commenting on the plans, BT chief executive Ian Livingstone said: "We are on track with our goal of creating a better business with a better future."
With BT, Virgin Media and the likes of Eclipse getting in on the fibre optic broadband act, is it about time you put an end to your speed issues and joined the technology revolution? |
You can sign up for fibre optic broadband from BT for just £19.99 per month. If you're one of the many Brits who would be fine with an up to 8Mb/s broadband connection, then O2 has the deal for you. With BT recently announcing the acquisition of its 15 millionth broadband customer, we thought it was the ideal moment to have a look at the company's best offers. | Sky is offering some great deals on its high-definition TV packages. If you sign up with Virgin Media and take out a landline, you can get up to 10Mb/s broadband for as little as £5 per month. With BT Vision set to launch its ABC TV On Demand service next month, now is the perfect time to sign up for one of its digital TV deals. |
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