By John Glenday

The UK government has opened the taps for a £400m Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund, holding out the prospect of a long-awaited overhaul of Britain’s fibre network.

The investment is being touted as a fast track ‘full-fibre’ diet for the nation to catch-up with international competitors by substantially increasing fibre broadband connections to the home. UK connections currently stand at just two per cent of all households, while in countries such as Spain the comparative figure is 80%.

When he launches the scheme later exchequer secretary to the treasury Andrew Jones MP is expected to say: “Gone Read full story ›

Source: The Drum