Seaton Sluice Fibre Broadband Upgrade Underway

Seaton Sluice broadband upgrade needs community support

Openreach is calling on residents and businesses in Seaton Sluice to get behind plans to bring Full Fibre broadband to more than 1,400 local premises.

By pledging free Government Gigabit Broadband Vouchers, the community could unlock a custom-built Full Fibre network, with service available within 12–18 months.

This would join over 68,000 homes and businesses across Northumberland that already benefit from Openreach’s fibre network.

Check your eligibility and pledge now.

How the voucher scheme works

Funded through the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, Openreach’s Fibre Community Partnership enables local communities like Seaton Sluice to co-fund network builds that aren’t already planned.

Once enough people pledge and validate their vouchers, Openreach will begin the build – with some homes potentially going live sooner than others.

Residents must commit to ordering a Full Fibre service for at least 12 months once available, and confirm that they’re connected.

Why Full Fibre is worth it

Full Fibre technology is:

• Faster – supporting gigabit speeds
• More reliable – with fewer faults and slower degradation
• Future-proof – won’t need to be upgraded for decades
• Built for modern digital life – streaming, remote work, gaming, online services

“Everyone who pledges a voucher will be doing their bit to make Seaton Sluice one of the best-connected places in the UK,” said Louise Thompson, Regional Engagement Manager at Openreach.

Learn more about Full Fibre broadband technology, or watch this short explainer video.

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