BT is investing £2.5 billion to expand fibre broadband access in the UK. By 2015, fibre will be available to two-thirds of UK premises through the installation of over 30,000 cabinets and laying of over 50,000 km of fibre. BT supports partnerships with local authorities and the private sector to develop comprehensive broadband plans and stimulate customer demand. Examples provided demonstrate collaborative projects in Cornwall, Northern Ireland, and Iwade that aim to bring next-generation broadband access to entire regions and communities.

1. Next Generation Access – ready for partnershipBill MurphyManaging Director – NGABT20 October 2010

2. BT is making a major investment in fibre£2.5bn investment to roll-out fibre to two-thirds of UK premises by 2015 Install c.30,000 cabinets in over 1,000 exchanges Lay over 50,000km of fibreSupported by 32,000 engineersFTTC: enabling 2,400 – 3000 cabinets and passing 1millon+ premises each quarterFTTP: pilots in York, Leytonstone, Milton Keynes, LondonLaunched Race to Infinity to take the nation’s broadband pulse, and Get IT Together10m premises passed by2012Two-thirds premises passed by 2015ADSL enabled for 99% of all premises 1.5m premises passed by summer 20104m premises passed by end of 2010

3. Broadband Britain: a success story99% of homes and businesses have access to broadband

4. More than France, Germany, Italy, USA

5. More than 19 million premises use broadband

6. Equivalent to 71% of UK households

7. Some of the lowest broadband prices in the world

8. Cheaper than Italy, France, Spain, USA