Openreach Reveals UK’s Internet Use in 2021
Millions of people working from home, an increase in online sports broadcasts and getting into the festive spirit have driven a 20 per cent increase in broadband traffic during 2021.
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Katie Milligan to Lead Openreach Scotland Board
Openreach has announced that top executive Katie Milligan will lead its Scotland Board when current chair Brendan Dick retires at the end of March 2021.
Salisbury Becomes UK’s First Fully Fibre City
Openreach has announced that it has discontinued copper-wire broadband products in Salisbury, with only fibre products now available to the town's residents and businesses.
50% of Premises in Northern Ireland Now have Fibre Broadband
Openreach, has announced that 50% of homes and businesses across Northern Ireland can now access futureproof and ultra-reliable Full Fibre broadband on its network.
Andrew Barron Appointed to Openreach Board
Openreach, the UK’s leading digital network business, has appointed Andrew Barron as a non-executive member of its Board, effective from 1st June 2020.
Openreach Reports Rise of Abuse Towards Engineers in the Midlands
An increase in abuse directed at Openreach engineers, largely due to a mistaken belief they’re working on 5G, is hampering essential work to keep the Midlands connected.
Labour Party Promises Free Broadband for Everyone
The UK's Labour Party has promised free fibre broadband internet for everyone in the country if it wins power in the General Election taking place in four weeks time.
Openreach Dramatically Drops Wholesale UK Fibre Broadband Prices
Openreach is introducing a number of wholesale price reductions to encourage Communications Providers to upgrade their customers - and attract new ones - onto Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connections.
Openreach Prepares for Bad Weather Ahead
The UK's largest telecommunications and broadband infrastructure operator is preparing for the potential of bad weather in the coming months.