With the first one refused, the other smart hubs will likely follow suit
Plans for the first in a series of BT hubs and digital displays supposed to boost central Lincoln’s broadband and 5G have been rejected.
BT was hoping to roll replace its own exchange boxes with new hubs offering ultrafast Wi-Fi, increased 5G signal, charging points and touchscreens across the city.The smart hubs would add to street clutter and harm the city’s conservation area, the council has said.are still under consideration. Planning officers at the City of Lincoln Council said the box would be a blot on the high street, casting doubt on their future.“The proposed street hub will be harmful to the character and appearance of the Cathedral and City Centre Conservation Area, and will detract from the setting of adjacent listed buildings, by reason of the location, size, design and illumination of the structure,” the report says.
Each hub would have two 75” LCD screens to display adverts, with the local council being given 5% of the time.Screens would also include digital information such as the BT phonebook, weather and maps.BT says: “Street hubs bring councils, communities and citizens wide-scale digital connectivity at no cost – entirely run and installed by BT.
“Modern cities require digital connectivity provision, both for residents and visitors, to enable their day to day living and enjoyment of recreational activities, all of which contributes to the vitality of the city and its economic and social sustainability.”
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