TELECOMMUNICATIONS group BT has announced a partnership with property developers, HBH Developments to install fibre technology to new homes.
Along with HBH, a joint venture between Hilmark Homes and Blue Horizon Developments, it will install 'fibre to the premise' technology in a new 140-unit scheme currently under construction at Harberton BT9 on Malone Road, Belfast.
It is the first time BT has worked with developers in Northern Ireland to ensure property buyers have access to one of the fastest fibre broadband connections as standard in a new residential development.
The technology creates a direct line between the network and the home or business, resulting in faster download speeds of up to 330 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 40 Mbps, which is the equivalent of downloading a feature length movie of 850MB in size in approximately 20 seconds.
Alex Crossan, managing director networks BT Northern Ireland described it as "a significant milestone".
"At BT, we understand how crucial connectivity is for people and the vital role it plays in all of our daily lives whether at home or work. It’s the first build programme of its kind that BT has delivered in Northern Ireland and opens the door for other developers to get in touch and work with us to ensure new home-owners have access to the superfast broadband technology," he said.
Caroline McGovern, Hilmark Homes sales and marketing manager added: "Technology plays an incredibly important part in our everyday lives - from interacting on social media to conducting business remotely. As such, our customers consider having access to fibre broadband in a new home to be as important to them as having the core utilities such as gas, electricity and water."
