Terry Daniell interviewed by Fibre Provider
Terry Daniell, operations director, recently shared more about our 2024 focus in an interview with Fibre Provider. If you missed the original write-up, you can catch up on the Trenches Law blog…
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US vs. UK: Contrasting full fibre legislative approaches
When it comes to bringing lightning-fast full fibre broadband to their citizens, both the United Kingdom and the United States face common hurdles, yet differ significantly in their legislative approaches and the challenges encountered during planning and installation. Sharon McDermott, our co-founder and managing director, delved deeper in a recent article with Total Telecom…
Trenches Law’s 14 highlights from 2023
As we bid farewell to 2023, Trenches Law takes a moment to reflect on the milestones and successes that have defined our journey over the past year. From empowering the next generation to advancing in legal consultation, to new appointments, industry recognition, and fostering community connections, join us as we revisit some of the key moments that have shaped our path.
Trenches Wayleave Ltd granted Code powers to boost digital infrastructure in MDU and MBUs
Trenches Wayleave Ltd (Trenches Law), specialist in wayleave agreements for electronic communications networks, has been granted Code powers from Ofcom under section 106(4)(b) of the Communications Act 2003 (the Act).
Plug into progress: four ways to streamline EV charging point roll-outs
The move to becoming a nation of electric vehicles is no longer a case of if, but when — and with the government set to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, this looks to be sooner rather than later.
How we’re addressing Britain’s digital divide in accessing high-speed broadband
Learn more about how we’re helping to bridge the UK’s digital divide, and access our FREE guide to delivering high-speed broadband to multi-dwelling units (MDUs).
A day in the life of… wayleave officer, Kelly Hope
At Trenches Law, we’re a progressive organisation with a team of employees possessing a range of extremely varied skills. So, we decided to let some of our staff fill you in on what their typical working day looks like. Next up is wayleave officer, Kelly Hope…
Barriers to connectivity: How decoding the jargon jungle can create a more accessible fibre environment
Exploring the pervasive issue of jargon in the broadband industry, Louise Elliott, chief customer and operations officer at Digital Infrastructure and BeFibre, emphasises how the excessive use of technical terminology creates confusion for alternative network providers (altnets), infrastructure operators, internet service providers (ISPs), and customers, ultimately hindering the adoption of Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) services. Here, she advocates for a more straight-talking, accessible approach to empower progress in the full fibre roll-out.
Barriers to connectivity: Redefining the telecoms ‘talent problem’ will be key to accelerating fibre growth plans
Dean Checkley, CEO of Flomatik, explores why reframing the so-called ‘talent shortage’ in the telecoms sector will be key to progressing the UK roll-out.
Updates to the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act: What’s Next?
Following Royal Assent in December 2022, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now been passed. Further updates were made in April this year, which will have key impacts on telecoms operators, landlords and occupiers.