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Openreach Starts Full-Fibre Builds in Ilfracombe, Ventnor and Ferndown as UK Rollout Accelerates

The upgrades form part of a programme targeting 25 million premises by the end of 2026.

Overview

  • Engineers have begun installing fibre-to-the-premises networks across the three towns, with most local homes and businesses expected to benefit.
  • Openreach reports its network now passes more than 21 million properties nationwide and is adding about 85,000 premises each week.
  • Residents should expect visible build activity and short-term disruption as crews work to deliver the upgrade.
  • The company plans to use existing ducts and telegraph poles where possible, though some areas may need new poles or roadworks.
  • Households and businesses can check coverage and register for updates using Openreach’s online postcode checker.