Concerns have been raised over the rapid deployment of telegraph poles by telecoms firms, with DavidDavisMP discussing the issue with KCOM. A power cut affecting 1,400 homes occurred after a pole caught fire. Virgin Media is setting up 'smart poles' to enhance mobile network capacity. Locals express anger as a telecoms firm plans to install '15-metre' masts without permission, sparking community backlash. An internet provider responds to the pole controversy.
Internet provider hits back in row about poles - full story ⬇️ https://t.co/oJNueKSjlz
Internet provider hits back in row about poles https://t.co/lGd1NElQ2W
Locals' fury as telecoms firm gets the green light to install '15-metre' masts outside homes WITHOUT permission - as residents fume it's 'like a middle finger to our community' https://t.co/YHG7ppNKxp https://t.co/NQTNp5f3w3
Virgin Media sets up 'smart poles' next to cabinets to boost mobile network capacity https://t.co/4WbpGJ2QY2
Power cut hits 1,400 homes after pole catches fire - full story ⬇️ https://t.co/Bw2afWZTwH
I have been in contact with KCOM on this issue for some time. Last week, I met @michelledonelan & @JuliaLopezMP to discuss the impact the rapid deployment of telegraph poles is having on my constituents. https://t.co/GiUqAKLpHb