Around 100 dedicated Openreach engineers have spent the last month volunteering their time to support Welsh communities in keeping their beaches and lakesides clean and green. These engineers, who work day-to-day to build and maintain Openreach’s ultrafast full fibre network, have already collected over 60 bags of rubbish as a result of their efforts. Their … Read more
In a world that thrives on connectivity, choosing the right full fibre broadband provider is akin to selecting the highway for your digital journey. While speed and reliability are crucial, the labyrinth of pricing structures and understanding true value-for-money can be equally vital. This article aims to be your GPS, guiding you through the intricacies … Read more
More than 110,000 homes and businesses in Aberdeen city and shire are now part of the one million locations that have access to ultrafast broadband through Openreach’s Scottish network. This expansion has brought new full fibre services to around 70,000 households and businesses in the city and another 40,000 in Aberdeenshire, including areas like Ellon, … 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
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
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