Landowner and Tenant information
Helping us deliver vital infrastructure to rural communities
Working in partnership to connect the countryside
We’re committed to building a full fibre network that connects and serves even the most remote countryside communities, and are proud to offer our customers broadband the way it should be - fast, reliable and affordable.
Using our pioneering 'soft dig' approach to building networks, and with the support of landowners and tenants, we're able to deliver full fibre to remote rural locations that other companies are unable, or unwilling, to go.
We're always delighted to hear from landowners in our area so to be part of our work to bring full fibre to the countryside, call our Land Access team on 01258 443035 or email landaccess@wessexinternet.com
What is full fibre?
Quite simply, full fibre broadband is the future of internet connectivity for homes and businesses. It delivers ultrafast and reliable broadband which outdated copper telephone cables can't.
Not only that, it's future-proof, with enough bandwidth to meet our needs for decades to come.
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We treat your land with respect
Our experienced team is recruited from agriculture and understand farming practices and the value of the land we cross. Our trenchless methods and special non-invasive machinery minimise disruption.
Before we start we agree a detailed route with you to ensure we avoid underground services or sensitive areas.
Installation with minimal disruption
Our teams use a combination of vibratory mole ploughs and directional drills to minimise trenching and disruption. If you love all things technical, have a read of the four blocks below which give you details on our different pieces of machinery.
Full depth ploughed fibre
Our largest mole plough is used for 80% of our network build over agricultural soft terrain. This plough buries the fibre 750-900mm deep.
Medium plough
The medium plough offers a middle ground between the large & midi plough. Laying fibre at 600mm deep over agricultural soft terrain, the smaller size makes it more versatile across the build.
Midi ploughed fibre
Burying fibre 550-600mm deep, this narrower, remote operated machine is ideal for verges and around business parks.
Garden plough
Used in customers’ gardens, this light touch plough only leaves a small cut in the grass, and our skilled garden teams ensure the ground is left as found, subject to weather and ground conditions.
Directional drill
Our directional drill installs 32mm subduct at least 2m below roads, hedges, pipes and other sensitive areas, ready for fibre to be pulled through.
Trenching
Where required, each team has 3 ton excavators to dig a trench. A duct is then laid, fibre pulled through and all trenches made right where required.
In return for land access we offer you
Free installation
A future-proof full fibre connection to the properties on the land at no cost to you.
Discount
You will receive either a generous discount on our broadband service, or a shorter period of free broadband, this will depend on the land access required. Alternatively a one off wayleave payment can be taken.
Indemnity
As the landowner or tenant, you are indemnified against any loss, damage or liability suffered as a result of the fibre being laid, or used to supply internet services.
Futureproof your land, free of charge
We will leave provision for future development on the land, whether it’s a new farm building or a new house, we’ll provision for planned growth.
Increase property value
Having a full fibre connection to the property boosts property appeal and increases its rental and selling value for residential and commercial units alike.
'Lift and shift'
We will move the fibre at our own expense if its in the way of any future development.
Damage waiver
We take full responsibility for the cost of any damage to the fibre, for everything but intentional damage.
Termination
If diversion is not possible or we breach our obligations you may terminate the agreement.
Our legal agreement
After discussion with our Rural Planning Team and agreement of a route, the paperwork will be posted to you for signature. This is a simple plain English document and our friendly team will be happy to talk you through any questions you have.