Circet supports Openreach to extend east Devon rollout

Openreach is working with network service provider Circet to extend its east Devon rollout into the town of Axminster.

Work began earlier this year with most premises set to be passed within the next 12 months. Currently 30 per cent of the area's homes and businesses can order a full fibre service.

Stephen Martin, UK CEO, Circet, said: “As demand for full fibre increases Circet will safely provide a product that supports Openreach’s delivery ambitions.”

Openreach is working with East Devon District Council and Axminster Town Council to reduce disruption for local residents

Andy Keast, Chief Engineer for the south West, Openreach said: “We’re using the latest technology, like tiny underground cameras that inspect ducts for blockages, to avoid digging up the streets where possible.

“We want to make sure that progress is evenly spread and that people in all parts of the South West can work from home efficiently and build opportunities in their community.”

Openreach is building to 80 towns, villages and cities across Devon, so far passing more than 100,000 homes and businesses in places like Brixham, Okehampton, Exeter and Torquay.