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Access to Infrastructure documents
Access to Infrastructure Pricing - Attachments to Wood Poles
| Item | Note | Period covered (years) | Charge (£ excl. VAT) (Applicable from 1st May 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee and structural assessment | For up to 5 poles in any 5 square km area | Not applicable | 206 |
| Cost for a new SAT application after original being rejected more than twice (incl. original application) | Per SAT | Not applicable | 206 |
Licence fee |
Per pole for up to 12 attachments, depending on availability | 15 | 254 |
| Training of staff in production of SATs | Subject to fair usage | Not applicable | Free |
| Transfer of TNP asset ownership between TNPs | Per pole. Applies to SSEN held data only | Not applicable | 30 |
| Fibre access terminal boxes | — | Not applicable | Free |
| Telecommunication cables running up poles | Excludes any underground infrastructure | Not applicable | Free |
| Transfer of SSEN obsolete structures | Structures which SSEN has no further use for and can remain in situ. | Not applicable | Free |
| Meeting of all TNPs and SSEN | 1 single meeting in any 12 month period starting April each year | Yearly | Free |
| Other Items | Depending on item and makeup of SSEN ATI work team | Not applicable | Hourly rate/quotation |
Terms and Conditions:
1) Telecoms Networks Providers are required to agree to and sign the SSEN Access To Infrastructure Framework Agreement covering the joint use of poles.
2) Prices will be reviewed in line with the Access to Infrastructure Framework Agreement annually on the 1st April.
3) Further charges may be levied in accordance with the SSEN Access To Infrastructure Framework Agreement where appropriate and reasonable.