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<p>HS2 Ltd is planning to install a trackside optical fibre network along the Phase
One HS2 line to provide digital connectivity for its passengers. As part of work to
design this network, HS2 Ltd is working with the Department for Transport and the
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to consider options for offering
capacity to third parties, in order to share the benefit of HS2’s investment in optical
fibre with local communities.</p><p> </p><p>Separately from HS2, the Prime Minister
has recently set out ambitions for accelerating the roll-out of gigabit capable broadband
across the UK.</p><p> </p>
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