UK govt consults on ways to stimulate fibre roll-out

(Telecompaper) The UK government has launched a consultation on how public funds could best be used to encourage the roll-out of 'full-fibre' networks. This follows its announcement in the autumn budget statement that fibre would be given more priority in any future public subsidies. The 'call for evidence' started by the Minister of State for Digital and Culture looks at possible ways to stimulate fibre roll-out, such as providing vouchers for businesses to connect to fibre, aggregating public