The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has formed a partnership with Virgin Media to build homes with ultra-fast broadband digital infrastructure.

As part of the deal, Virgin Media will provide developers with all the equipment needed to connect new homes to its network, as well as a rebate scheme to cover any work costs.

Stewart Baseley, Executive Chairman of the HBF, said: "The buyers of new homes understandably have very high expectations of the property they move in to, and house builders strive to meet and surpass those expectations. With connectivity now vital to the way we live our lives, being able to equip today's modern, high quality housing with 21st Century connectivity is a key consideration for builders."


Paul Buttery, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Media, added: "By partnering with Virgin Media, developers can build 21st Century homes, equipped with the most modern broadband infrastructure delivering the fastest speeds. With our network growing at a faster pace than ever, the more demand we get from developers, the more we can do to support them."

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