The following statement from INCA was circulated to all MPs in early February 2024 to provide information, following concerns raised by members of the public in relation to the erection of new telegraph poles in some locations:
The telecoms infrastructure in the UK is going through a massive programme of investment to upgrade the old copper wires connecting our homes and businesses to full fibre optic cables. Alongside BT and Virgin Media, the alternative network providers, colloquially known as Altnets, are making a huge contribution to this digital transformation. Altnet investment is providing the future-proofed digital infrastructure needed for a successful 21st century economy and society.