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Connecting Devon and Somerset

Connecting Devon and Somerset. Connecting Devon and Somerset. Our Programme. 90% of premises covered by Superfast broadband – this programme and commercial rollout 100% coverage of at least 2Mbps broadband for all premises in the CDS area Completed by end of December 2016

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Connecting Devon and Somerset

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  1. Connecting Devon and Somerset

  2. Connecting Devon and Somerset Our Programme • 90% of premises covered by Superfast broadband – this programme and commercial rollout • 100% coverage of at least 2Mbps broadband for all premises in the CDS area • Completed by end of December 2016 • 360,000 premises – 26,000 of which are businesses • £94m (Govt £32m; LA’s £21m; and BT £41m)

  3. Connecting Devon and Somerset The CDS Area

  4. Connecting Devon and Somerset Approach and Technology This is the largest programme of its kind in England! • 400,000 kilometres of optical fibre to be laid • 1,500 structures to be built • Of which 1,250 are new fibre cabinets

  5. Connecting Devon and Somerset Approach and Technology • Fibre first - to provide fibre broadband infrastructure for as many premises as possible • Typical provision order: • Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) • FTTC using network rearrangement • Fibre to the Premise (FTTP) • Following fibre broadband deployment, implement alternative solutions

  6. Connecting Devon and Somerset Approach and Technology

  7. Connecting Devon and Somerset Approach and Technology It Looks Like This…

  8. Connecting Devon and Somerset FTTC Deployment • Planning Rules: • PCP & DSLAM <50mtrs apart (exceptionally 100mtrs) – Broadband performance issue • Sited to allow cost effective access to power supply • Not in a flood plain area • Positioned outside restricted areas (e.g. areas of outstanding natural beauty) where possible • Access to footpaths, drives, fire exits etc. not blocked by open doors • Avoid private land if possible • Avoid close proximity of road junctions, zebra crossings, road signs, etc. • Avoid household issues such as visibility from main window, stepping stone across boundaries, etc. • 1.2mtrs clearance to kerb edge • Plinth not positioned over UG services, tree roots, etc. • 100mm clearance behind unit • Required spacing to other street furniture 50mtrs Existing PCP Location

  9. Connecting Devon and Somerset Latest News Over the summer (2013) 7 rural towns and villages were named as the first to benefit. These were: Moretonhampstead, Holsworthy, Sticklepath (near Okehampton), Bradford on Tone, Bishops Lydeard, Creech St Michael and Monkton Heathfield.

  10. Connecting Devon and Somerset Latest News 145 cabinets have been built and are ready for service across the programme area. (April 2014) 31 communities across Devon and Somerset are now ‘live’ and accepting orders for superfast broadband products.

  11. Connecting Devon and Somerset North Devon Latest News

  12. Connecting Devon and Somerset North Devon Exchanges End of June: Braunton; Woolacombe; Barnstaple (fringes); Shirwell; and Swimbridge End of September: Croyde; Ilfracombe; Combe Martin; Chulmleigh Later: Parracombe; Lynton; Exford; Winsford; Anstey Mills; Oakford; Rackenford; Witheridge; Chittlehanholt; Brayford; North Molton; Bishps Nympton; S Molton; Filleigh

  13. Connecting Devon and Somerset Coming Soon

  14. Connecting Devon and Somerset Coming Soon • By the end of June 14 the following parishes in North Devon should have access to superfast broadband: • Ashford • Landkey • HeantonPunchardon • Morthoe • Areas now live now include: • Swimbridge • Braunton

  15. Connecting Devon and Somerset Latest News • How to order….. • We will notify the Parish once the cab is live. • Customers to check if superfast broadband is available by contacting your internet service provider. • Shop around for the best package. • Order a new superfast package – typically prices start at around £15 per month

  16. Connecting Devon and Somerset Demand Stimulation Get up to Speed! Cosmic and Peninsular Enterprise have won the contract to deliver training, support and advice to communities and businesses throughout the programme area. The Consortium will now undertake a series of workshops and events that will follow the infrastructure roll across Devon and Somerset.

  17. Connecting Devon and Somerset Thank you Sofie Francis Team Leader – Economic Analysis, Funding and Partnerships Devon County Council sofie.francis@devon.gov.uk www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk

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