We know you need brilliant broadband. And it’s our job to make that happen.

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.

Our Full Fibre network already covers 8m premises

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

Our Fibre First locations

Where and when are we building Full Fibre?

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 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.

We’re speeding up your broadband with our Fibre First programme. Hear from the cities, towns and boroughs that are already getting faster speeds.

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.

Why Full Fibre?

No go-slow and always on

Get better performance, impressive speeds

and fewer drop-outs with fibre connected

straight to your home.

It never lets you down

Fibre optic cables are powerful and

resilient, so you can always

rely on being connected.

Ready for anything

Be unstoppable on everything from phones,

tablets, laptops, VR headsets – even

your home’s heating controls.

How we connect you

There are three ways we connect you to our broadband network

Copper network (ADSL)

Basic broadband access uses a copper phone line connected to the exchange. Check with a communications provider if you can upgrade to FTTC / FTTP.

FTTC

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.

FTTP

The future is Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), also known as Full Fibre, where pure fibre optic cables connect you straight to the exchange.

Installing Full Fibre to your premises

Have you recently ordered Full Fibre? Watch our video to find what to expect from us and what you can do to get ready to be connected.

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Full Fibre turbocharging the UK

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.

More about our Full Fibre blueprint and research