“High density housing is attractive. Networks have to be economically sustainable but there must also be value to people. Without people the network is silent,” said Guy Jarvis, managing director of FibreStream.

FibreStream is planning on rolling out fibre to an estate in Hull. Working with the Goodwin Development Trust, the network could eventually serve 5,000 people.

For residents it offers a cheap way to hook up to High Definition TV.

“The triple play of voice, ultra-fast broadband and TV is attractive to people. To get even free HD content involves having a satellite dish and a set-top box and not everyone can afford it,” said Mr Jarvis.

But there are some very real social benefits too.

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