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<p>Ensuring all new rural and urban homes are built with the future in mind, ready
to accept the next generation of digital infrastructure, is a top priority for this
Government.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In the Queen’s Speech, the Government announced
it will legislate to amend Building Regulations so that all new build homes are required
to have the infrastructure to support gigabit-capable connections. We will also legislate
to require housing developers to work with broadband companies to install gigabit-capable
connections in virtually all new build homes, up to a cost cap. In addition, the Chancellor
has announced £5bn of funding to improve broadband in the hardest to reach areas of
the country.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>These measures will work alongside the
provisions in the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill. This
legislation supports telecoms operators to gain access to blocks of flats where a
landlord repeatedly fails to respond to access notices and a resident is seeking a
new service.</p><p><br>Together, these measures will drive competition in the commercial
market, encourage investment in locations which may otherwise be left behind, and
support leaseholders to receive the connectivity they need; from the providers that
they want.</p>
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