£2.6 Billion Broadband Boost Predicted for Yorkshire

Full Fibre Yorkshire upgrade set to drive jobs and growth

A new report by Cebr and Stantec forecasts that Openreach’s Full Fibre rollout will deliver a £2.6 billion boost to Yorkshire’s economy by 2029.

Key outcomes include:

• Helping thousands return to work through flexible opportunities
• Supporting digital education and healthcare transformation
• Raising property values and improving environmental sustainability

Openreach has already connected over 1.4 million homes and businesses in Yorkshire to Full Fibre – and this is only set to grow.

Broadband boost Yorkshire: What’s driving it?

The report shows the wide-reaching benefits of Full Fibre:

• Economic uplift: Contributing to a wider £66bn UK broadband impact
• Healthcare: Doubling NHS online appointments with platforms like eConsult
• Education: Thousands of pupils improving pass rates with better digital tools
• Environment: Reducing commuting with 1.4 million more home workers by 2029

Kasam Hussain, Regional Director at Openreach, said:

“We’re not just upgrading broadband – we’re laying the foundations for economic growth, job creation, and stronger digital inclusion in Yorkshire.”

Full Fibre Yorkshire rollout powering the future

Openreach’s network already reaches 16 million UK premises and is on track to reach:

• 25 million homes and businesses by 2026
• Up to 30 million by 2030, subject to investment conditions

The impact on digital public services and connectivity is already being felt across the region, especially in healthcare and education.

Dr Murray Ellender, CEO of eConsult, said:

“Full Fibre enables every patient to access GPs online – helping to reduce waiting times and workloads.”

Check availability and upgrade

To see if you can connect, use the Openreach postcode checker, then contact your broadband provider to place an order.

The full report is available at the Openreach Policy Hub.

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