Jonny Rae 
Over 6,000 homes and businesses in Berwick now have access to Openreach’s new Full Fibre broadband network. This technology offers faster, more reliable services, and yet, only about 19 percent of those who could upgrade to Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband in this coastal town have done so, leaving thousands still missing out. Residents and businesses … Read more
In a significant development for Suffolk, Openreach is gearing up to provide ultrafast, ultra-reliable full fibre broadband to more communities in the region. The groundwork for this expansion has already begun with Openreach engineers preparing to construct a new fibre connection in and around Leiston, East Suffolk. This ambitious engineering endeavor involves laying fibre cables … Read more
Quickline’s CEO, Sean Royce, has emphasized the critical role of reliable high-speed broadband in sustaining rural communities and preventing them from economic decline. Speaking at an event in Northern Lincolnshire as part of the Great Big Small Business Festival, Royce highlighted that nearly half of the UK lacks access to fibre broadband, leaving rural areas … Read more
In an era when broadband providers have been frequently hitting their customers with price hikes, YouFibre stands out as the exception, committing to a steadfast promise of no in-contract price increases. The company firmly believes in providing transparent and consumer-friendly broadband services in an age when escalating costs have become all too common. As the … Read more
A group of dedicated volunteers from Openreach ventured into the Peak District to raise over £4,000 for Cancer Research UK, in memory of two of their colleagues. More than 130 Openreach employees recently undertook an 11-mile hike from Castleton in the High Peak of Derbyshire, conquering the iconic ‘Mam Tor.’ Dubbed the ‘Great Central Hike,’ … Read more
Hyperoptic, the alternative broadband provider, has reached a significant milestone by successfully connecting more than 300,000 customers in the UK to its gigabit-capable full fibre network. This achievement comes as Hyperoptic relaunches its brand with a renewed focus on enhancing the customer experience. The company’s recent ‘In your corner’ campaign offers an appealing alternative to … Read more
Warwickshire MP Jeremy Wright recently visited Openreach engineers to observe their efforts in constructing a new Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband network within parts of his constituency, Kenilworth and Southam. His visit took him to the rural community of Honiley, where he witnessed the advantages that villagers are now enjoying thanks to this high-speed and reliable … Read more
In recognition of Black History Month (BHM), Openreach is shining a light on the remarkable stories of the black individuals who are integral to the organization. Their goal is to make Openreach a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. One such inspiring individual is Stephen Adubofour, a Project Manager for Openreach’s Full … Read more
Basalt Infrastructure Partners LLP (Basalt) has revealed its plan to merge FullFibre and Digital Infrastructure, two prominent UK fiber to the premises network operators, to create a formidable single wholesale platform. This move reflects the competitive nature of the UK fiber market and aims to provide greater scale and enhanced routes to market for these … Read more