Bringing fibre optic connections to old residential areas

Now, during the coronavirus pandemic, many people are having to work from home using remote connections. Congestion on network connections is causing significant delays, making it harder to work, increasing stress levels and reducing work efficiency.

I propose that the municipality of Tuusula, in cooperation with operators, install open fibre optics so that every resident has access to a fast internet connection. Such open fibre optics are coming to the Lahela area. Since the fibre optic cable itself is cheaper than its installation, the municipality must ensure that fibre optic cable is also installed in the same trench as all new water pipes. In old areas without fibre, cable installation should begin in areas that are furthest from other services such as schools, healthcare, post offices, banks, shops and pharmacies.

The municipality will transfer the construction of the fibre network to operators. The question is: “How much would the construction of fibre connections actually cost? Currently, we are paying an HSL fee, which does not benefit everyone. Fibre optics, on the other hand, would benefit everyone. The idea behind the initiative is that the municipality, together with operators, will install OPEN fibre, which any operator can connect to as a service provider. I PROPOSE that negotiations be started to bring fibre optic connections to old, sparsely populated areas as well.”

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