[ian@huth]

Some areas such as LE3 were cabled in the early days when the number of TV channels were never expected to be what they are today. Broadband via the same cable was not considered either. A further problem was that the ducting and equipment used only catered for the number of properties thought to be in the area. With many older, bigger properties being sub-divided into flats it meant that there were far more properties than had been planned for. Thus the entire infrastructure in those areas needs modifying or replacing which is both costly and time consuming. The added problem is that certain work can only be carried out during short periods through the night so as not to impact on existing customers services. Properties in this type of area may have cable running past the front door but there may not be physically enough room in the ducts to put further cables. It will take a very long time and considerable expense for such areas to be brought up to full operational capability.