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Openreach said yes to full fibre broadband, then branded it ‘uneconomical’
UK News•February 17, 2026 at 7:00 AMNational

Openreach said yes to full fibre broadband, then branded it ‘uneconomical’

By Anna Tims•The Guardian - UK News

Its ‘fibre checker’ tool confirmed I could have a connection, but a month later it changed its mindMy internet provider informed me by email that full fibre broadband had become available for my property, confirmed by Openreach’s “fibre checker” tool. After a month, Openreach declared the connection uneconomical due to blockages in the conduits below the road. Continue reading...

Its ‘fibre checker’ tool confirmed I could have a connection, but a month later it changed its mind

My internet provider informed me by email that full fibre broadband had become available for my property, confirmed by Openreach’s “fibre checker” tool.

After a month, Openreach declared the connection uneconomicaldue to blockages in the conduits below the road.

Continue reading...

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