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.