Our Fibre First programme doesn't just mean we're building new networks - it means we look to build with fibre whenever we start a project. Read about how we're bringing fibre to homes and businesses, and the areas across the UK where we're extending our network.
We built new digital infrastructure to eight million premises by mid-July 2022. And hired more new engineers in the 2021 calendar year, up-skilling our army of engineers at the same time.
“Openreach is a fibre business and no-one is more ambitious when it comes to building Fibre to the Premises. Through our Fibre First programme, we’re building a network that delivers more than just speed. It will provide a future proof, consistent and dependable broadband service, that supports Britain for decades to come.”
Clive Selley
Chief Executive of Openreach
We publish a list of the exchanges and locations in our Full Fibre build plans up to the end of 2026.
To find out when Ultrafast Full Fibre is coming to you visit our Where and When page and enter your postcode into the map. There you'll also find full details of our Full Fibre build plans and be able to download the latest list of exchanges and locations in our build programme.
Salisbury is the first location in the UK where we’ve upgraded an entire city network in a single year. Find out more about this ambitious project.
Get better performance, impressive speeds
and fewer drop-outs with fibre connected
straight to your home.
Fibre optic cables are powerful and
resilient, so you can always
rely on being connected.
Be unstoppable on everything from phones,
tablets, laptops, VR headsets – even
your home’s heating controls.
How we connect you
Basic broadband access uses a copper phone line connected to the exchange. Check with a communications provider if you can upgrade to FTTC / FTTP.
Fibre to the Cabinet increases basic broadband speeds by connecting powerful fibre optic cable to the cabinet, then copper wires to your home or business.
The future is Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), also known as Ultrafast Full Fibre, where pure fibre optic cables connect you straight to the exchange.
Have you recently ordered Ultrafast Full Fibre? Watch our video to find what to expect from us and what you can do to get ready to be connected.
The UK's fibre future is within reach.
Read the Cebr's research report and our Blueprint to learn more about our commitment to delivering great connectivity to communities across the UK.